Golf Courses by Nelson
Nelson designed 40 courses across 16 states in the Stymie directory.
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The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by Nelson in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.
Hardest Nelson Courses
Highest Slope RatingEasiest Nelson Courses
Lowest Slope (Public/Muni)Longest Nelson Courses
Most Yards (Back Tees)location_onAL(3)
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location_onGA(3)
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Alii Mountain Course at Kona Country Club
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, HI · 36 holes
Coral Creek Golf Course
Kapolei, HI · 18 holes
Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course
Kahului, HI · 18 holes
Grove Farm Golf Course
Lihue, Kauai, HI · holes
New Ewa Beach Golf Club
Ewa Beach, Oahu, HI · 18 holes
North Course at Mauna Lani Resort
Kohala Coast, Hawaii, HI · 36 holes
Puakea Golf Course
Lihue, HI · 18 holes
Royal Kunia Country Club
Waipahu, HI · 18 holes
Sandalwood Golf Course
Wailuku, Maui, HI · 18 holes
South Course at Mauna Lani Resort
Kohala Coast, Hawaii, HI · 36 holes
West Loch Golf Course
Waipahu, HI · 18 holes
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location_onNC(1)
location_onNE(1)
location_onNY(3)
location_onOH(1)
location_onTX(8)
Deerwood Club
Kingwood, TX · 18 holes
Great Southwest Golf Club
Grand Prairie, TX · 18 holes
Hackberry Creek Country Club
Irving, TX · 18 holes
Mockingbird Back Nine Course at Grapevine Municipal Golf Course
Grapevine, TX · 27 holes
Mockingbird Course at Grapevine Municipal Golf Course
Grapevine, TX · 27 holes
Riverhill Country Club
Kerrville, TX · 18 holes
Timarron Country Club
Southlake, TX · 18 holes
Tournament Players Course at Four Seasons Resort & Club
Irving, TX · 36 holes
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Frequently asked about Nelson
What is the hardest Nelson course?
Deerwood Club in Kingwood, TX is the hardest Nelson course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 151. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.
What is the longest Nelson course?
Centennial Golf Club in Carmel, NY is the longest Nelson course at 7,309 yards from the back tees.
What is the easiest Nelson course to play?
Among public and municipal Nelson courses, Legacy Golf Links in Smyrna, GA has the lowest slope rating at 83. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.
How many Nelson courses have a slope of 140 or higher?
5 Nelson courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 16 with published scorecard data.
How long is the average Nelson course?
Across 16 Nelson courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,635 yards. The longest plays to 7,309 yards.