Duke University Golf Club
Course at a glance
Duke University Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Durham, North Carolina (27705). The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and opened in 1957. From the Black Tees tees, Duke University Golf Club plays to 7,146 yards at par 72. The course offers 16 sets of tees ranging from 5,283 to 7,146 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 142 and a course rating of 74.8, well above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and among the harder courses for mid-handicap golfers. That ranks it harder than roughly 99% of rated golf courses in North Carolina. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bermuda grass fairways. Hazards include 21-30 bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at Duke University Golf Club are booked through the course's official website or pro shop; Stymie does not show live tee-time inventory.
About Duke University Golf Club
Duke University Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Durham, North Carolina (27705). The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and established in 1957. From the Black Tees tees, the course plays to 7,146 yards with a par of 72. The Black Tees tees carry a slope rating of 142 and a course rating of 74.8.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 151, Duke University Golf Club is one of the more challenging courses in North Carolina, playing harder than 99% of rated courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 5,283 to 7,146 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
72
Length
7,146
Slope
142
Rating
74.8
Course Difficulty Analysis
151
This Course
134
NC Average
113
US Average
Based on 332 rated courses in North Carolina
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Tees | 142 | 74.8 | 456 | 430 | 389 | 160 | 399 | 401 | 573 | 173 | 493 | 3474 | 454 | 573 | 181 | 406 | 551 | 216 | 397 | 439 | 455 | 3672 | 7,146 |
Black/Gold Hybrid | 140 | 74.1 | 442 | 417 | 378 | 160 | 380 | 389 | 573 | 173 | 493 | 3405 | 438 | 573 | 181 | 372 | 551 | 216 | 381 | 425 | 437 | 3574 | 6,979 |
Gold TeesWomen's | 151 | 79.8 | 442 | 417 | 378 | 151 | 380 | 389 | 554 | 156 | 479 | 3346 | 438 | 539 | 167 | 372 | 532 | 196 | 381 | 425 | 437 | 3487 | 6,833 |
Gold TeesMen's | 139 | 73.4 | 442 | 417 | 378 | 151 | 380 | 389 | 554 | 156 | 479 | 3346 | 438 | 539 | 167 | 372 | 532 | 196 | 381 | 425 | 437 | 3487 | 6,833 |
Gold/Blue HybridWomen's | 150 | 79.0 | 429 | 411 | 369 | 151 | 361 | 379 | 554 | 156 | 479 | 3289 | 404 | 539 | 167 | 355 | 532 | 196 | 378 | 414 | 426 | 3411 | 6,700 |
Gold/Blue HybridMen's | 137 | 72.8 | 429 | 411 | 369 | 151 | 361 | 379 | 554 | 156 | 479 | 3289 | 404 | 539 | 167 | 355 | 532 | 196 | 378 | 414 | 426 | 3411 | 6,700 |
Blue TeesWomen's | 148 | 78.2 | 429 | 411 | 369 | 137 | 361 | 379 | 537 | 142 | 465 | 3230 | 404 | 510 | 136 | 355 | 494 | 176 | 378 | 414 | 426 | 3293 | 6,523 |
Blue TeesMen's | 134 | 71.9 | 429 | 411 | 369 | 137 | 361 | 379 | 537 | 142 | 465 | 3230 | 404 | 510 | 136 | 355 | 494 | 176 | 378 | 414 | 426 | 3293 | 6,523 |
Blue/White HybridWomen's | 145 | 76.9 | 412 | 389 | 357 | 137 | 346 | 362 | 537 | 142 | 465 | 3147 | 348 | 510 | 136 | 327 | 494 | 176 | 354 | 393 | 402 | 3140 | 6,287 |
Blue/White HybridMen's | 131 | 70.8 | 412 | 389 | 357 | 137 | 346 | 362 | 537 | 142 | 465 | 3147 | 348 | 510 | 136 | 327 | 494 | 176 | 354 | 393 | 402 | 3140 | 6,287 |
White TeesWomen's | 143 | 75.8 | 412 | 389 | 357 | 127 | 346 | 362 | 495 | 121 | 451 | 3060 | 348 | 461 | 128 | 327 | 466 | 155 | 354 | 393 | 402 | 3034 | 6,094 |
White TeesMen's | 126 | 70.2 | 412 | 389 | 357 | 127 | 346 | 362 | 495 | 121 | 451 | 3060 | 348 | 461 | 128 | 327 | 466 | 155 | 354 | 393 | 402 | 3034 | 6,094 |
White/Green HybridWomen's | 136 | 73.7 | 390 | 361 | 339 | 127 | 305 | 347 | 495 | 121 | 451 | 2936 | 271 | 461 | 128 | 287 | 466 | 155 | 303 | 328 | 358 | 2757 | 5,693 |
White/Green HybridMen's | 123 | 68.3 | 390 | 361 | 339 | 127 | 305 | 347 | 495 | 121 | 451 | 2936 | 271 | 461 | 128 | 287 | 466 | 155 | 303 | 328 | 358 | 2757 | 5,693 |
Green TeesWomen's | 128 | 71.5 | 390 | 361 | 339 | 113 | 305 | 347 | 387 | 115 | 337 | 2694 | 271 | 393 | 120 | 287 | 407 | 122 | 303 | 328 | 358 | 2589 | 5,283 |
Green TeesMen's | 121 | 66.1 | 390 | 361 | 339 | 113 | 305 | 347 | 387 | 115 | 337 | 2694 | 271 | 393 | 120 | 287 | 407 | 122 | 303 | 328 | 358 | 2589 | 5,283 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Duke University Golf Club offers 16 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Tees | 7,146 | 142 | 74.8 | 0-5 |
Black/Gold Hybrid | 6,979 | 140 | 74.1 | 0-5 |
Gold Tees | 6,833 | 151 | 79.8 | 0-5 |
Gold Tees | 6,833 | 139 | 73.4 | 0-5 |
Gold/Blue Hybrid | 6,700 | 150 | 79.0 | 0-5 |
Gold/Blue Hybrid | 6,700 | 137 | 72.8 | 0-5 |
Blue Tees | 6,523 | 148 | 78.2 | 5-15 |
Blue Tees | 6,523 | 134 | 71.9 | 5-15 |
Blue/White Hybrid | 6,287 | 145 | 76.9 | 5-15 |
Blue/White Hybrid | 6,287 | 131 | 70.8 | 5-15 |
White Tees | 6,094 | 143 | 75.8 | 12-22 |
White Tees | 6,094 | 126 | 70.2 | 12-22 |
White/Green Hybrid | 5,693 | 136 | 73.7 | 20-30 |
White/Green Hybrid | 5,693 | 123 | 68.3 | 20-30 |
Green Tees | 5,283 | 128 | 71.5 | 20-30 |
Green Tees | 5,283 | 121 | 66.1 | 20-30 |
Amenities at Duke University Golf Club
Duke University Golf Club features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Duke University Golf Club. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duke University Golf Club a public or private golf course?
Duke University Golf Club is a public golf course located in Durham, NC. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Duke University Golf Club have?
Duke University Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1957. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr..
What is the yardage at Duke University Golf Club?
From the Blue/White Hybrid tees, Duke University Golf Club plays to 6,287 yards (par 72). The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 5,283 to 7,146 yards.
What is the slope rating at Duke University Golf Club?
The Black Tees tees at Duke University Golf Club have a slope rating of 142 and a course rating of 74.8. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Duke University Golf Club?
Yes, walking is allowed at Duke University Golf Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Duke University Golf Club?
Contact the course directly or call 919-681-6161 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Duke University Golf Club offer?
Duke University Golf Club offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Duke University Golf Club located?
Duke University Golf Club is located at 3001 Cameron Blvd in Durham, NC 27705. You can reach them at 919-681-6161.
What is the difficulty level at Duke University Golf Club?
Duke University Golf Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 151. It plays harder than 99% of golf courses in North Carolina. The average slope rating in North Carolina is 134. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Duke University Golf Club?
Duke University Golf Club offers 16 tee sets. Black Tees tees (7,146 yards, slope 142) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Green Tees tees (5,283 yards, slope 121) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Duke University Golf Club?
Beginners at Duke University Golf Club should play the Green Tees tees, which play 5,283 yards with a slope of 121. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What is the course handicap for a 15 Handicap Index at Duke University Golf Club?
A golfer with a 15.0 Handicap Index playing the Blue/White Hybrid tees (slope 145, rating 76.9) at Duke University Golf Club has a course handicap of 24, using the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Course handicap is the number of handicap strokes received from that tee — it is not a prediction of what a golfer will score. Enter your handicap index on Stymie to see your course handicap for every tee.
How long does a round take at Duke University Golf Club?
A typical round at Duke University Golf Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.