
Farm Course
Greensboro Country Club - Carlson Farm Course



About this course
Carlson Farm, one of two championship courses at Greensboro Country Club, quietly upholds a tradition of understated excellence in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont region. This parkland-style layout, gently rolling through the terrain west of the city, offers a classic experience marked more by strategic nuance than dramatic flair. Designed by Donald Ross disciple, Ellis Maples, Carlson Farm presents a fair test with tree-lined fairways that reward thoughtful placement. While not a championship venue of national repute, it has hosted numerous state and regional amateur events. It underwent renovations in the early 2000s, overseen by Kris Spence. The course’s charm lies in its subtle challenges, its emphasis on accuracy over brute power, and the welcoming atmosphere cultivated by the Greensboro Country Club membership. A round here often culminates with convivial gatherings in the clubhouse, sharing stories over the club’s famous fried chicken—a Greensboro tradition, and a cherished staple of the club experience.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NC
Quick facts
- Location
- Greensboro, NC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1963
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Donald Steel, Ellis Maples, Jonathan Gaunt
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,296 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.4/140
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
Greensboro Country Club's Carlson Farm Course is reached via Piedmont Triad International Airport, a straightforward twenty-minute drive to the northwest through the gently rolling terrain of central North Carolina. The route traces suburban boulevards that gradually yield to the manicured residential enclaves of northwest Greensboro, where the club's grounds unfold with understated grace. For members arriving by private aircraft, the airport's general aviation facilities offer discreet access, ensuring a seamless transition from tarmac to clubhouse with minimal fanfare - a fitting prelude to one of the Triad's most distinguished private golf settings.

FAQ
Common questions about Farm
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Farm has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Farm was designed by Donald Steel, Ellis Maples, and Jonathan Gaunt.
Farm is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Farm is 72.
Farm plays 7,296 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Farm is 140.



