Bentwinds Country Club
Course at a glance
Bentwinds Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina (27526). The course was designed by Tom Hunter and opened in 1980. From the Black Tees tees, Bentwinds Country Club plays to 6,770 yards at par 72. The course offers 15 sets of tees ranging from 3,724 to 6,770 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 137 and a course rating of 72.9, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 84% of rated golf courses in North Carolina. It is a private club; access is generally limited to members and accompanied guests. Walking is permitted. A pro shop is on site. 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 Bentwinds Country Club are not open to the public; play is arranged through a member.
About Bentwinds Country Club
Bentwinds Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina (27526). The course was designed by Tom Hunter and established in 1980. From the Black Tees tees, the course plays to 6,770 yards with a par of 72. The Black Tees tees carry a slope rating of 137 and a course rating of 72.9.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 143, Bentwinds Country Club is one of the more challenging courses in North Carolina, playing harder than 84% 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 15 tee sets ranging from 3,724 to 6,770 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
6,770
Slope
137
Rating
72.9
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
143
This Course
134
NC Average
113
US Average
Based on 344 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 | 137 | 72.9 | 554 | 375 | 173 | 354 | 500 | 470 | 367 | 191 | 425 | 3409 | 480 | 165 | 411 | 403 | 512 | 181 | 432 | 372 | 405 | 3361 | 6,770 |
Blue TeesWomen's | 143 | 77.2 | 544 | 340 | 169 | 329 | 489 | 431 | 344 | 180 | 398 | 3224 | 475 | 148 | 383 | 389 | 478 | 159 | 401 | 365 | 380 | 3178 | 6,402 |
Blue TeesMen's | 129 | 71.3 | 544 | 340 | 169 | 329 | 489 | 431 | 344 | 180 | 398 | 3224 | 475 | 148 | 383 | 389 | 478 | 159 | 401 | 365 | 380 | 3178 | 6,402 |
Blue/White Hybrid | 127 | 70.3 | 544 | 330 | 169 | 319 | 489 | 406 | 321 | 180 | 374 | 3132 | 475 | 148 | 353 | 362 | 478 | 159 | 372 | 340 | 355 | 3042 | 6,174 |
White TeesWomen's | 139 | 75.2 | 501 | 330 | 156 | 319 | 471 | 406 | 321 | 173 | 374 | 3051 | 457 | 139 | 353 | 362 | 454 | 151 | 372 | 340 | 355 | 2983 | 6,034 |
White TeesMen's | 122 | 70.0 | 501 | 330 | 156 | 319 | 471 | 406 | 321 | 173 | 374 | 3051 | 457 | 139 | 353 | 362 | 454 | 151 | 372 | 340 | 355 | 2983 | 6,034 |
White/Gold Hybrid | 116 | 67.8 | 501 | 291 | 133 | 288 | 471 | 358 | 303 | 173 | 336 | 2854 | 457 | 139 | 326 | 324 | 454 | 151 | 300 | 332 | 273 | 2756 | 5,610 |
Gold TeesWomen's | 127 | 71.7 | 466 | 291 | 133 | 288 | 461 | 358 | 303 | 143 | 336 | 2779 | 441 | 117 | 326 | 324 | 422 | 128 | 300 | 332 | 273 | 2663 | 5,442 |
Gold TeesMen's | 114 | 67.0 | 466 | 291 | 133 | 288 | 461 | 358 | 303 | 143 | 336 | 2779 | 441 | 117 | 326 | 324 | 422 | 128 | 300 | 332 | 273 | 2663 | 5,442 |
Gold/Red HybridWomen's | 123 | 70.0 | 466 | 267 | 133 | 282 | 461 | 292 | 298 | 143 | 297 | 2639 | 441 | 117 | 265 | 283 | 422 | 128 | 295 | 305 | 242 | 2498 | 5,137 |
Gold/Red HybridMen's | 109 | 65.7 | 466 | 267 | 133 | 282 | 461 | 292 | 298 | 143 | 297 | 2639 | 441 | 117 | 265 | 283 | 422 | 128 | 295 | 305 | 242 | 2498 | 5,137 |
Red Tees | 120 | 68.9 | 414 | 267 | 102 | 282 | 399 | 292 | 298 | 136 | 297 | 2487 | 390 | 112 | 265 | 283 | 417 | 109 | 295 | 305 | 242 | 2418 | 4,905 |
Red Tees | 104 | 64.5 | 414 | 267 | 102 | 282 | 399 | 292 | 298 | 136 | 297 | 2487 | 390 | 112 | 265 | 283 | 417 | 109 | 295 | 305 | 242 | 2418 | 4,905 |
Family TeesWomen's | 102 | 62.2 | 342 | 166 | 100 | 188 | 329 | 254 | 216 | 132 | 236 | 1963 | 307 | 107 | 192 | 210 | 255 | 102 | 222 | 169 | 197 | 1761 | 3,724 |
Family TeesMen's | 100 | 60.2 | 342 | 166 | 100 | 188 | 329 | 254 | 216 | 132 | 236 | 1963 | 307 | 107 | 192 | 210 | 255 | 102 | 222 | 169 | 197 | 1761 | 3,724 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 9 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Bentwinds Country Club offers 15 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 | 6,770 | 137 | 72.9 | 0-5 |
Blue Tees | 6,402 | 143 | 77.2 | 5-15 |
Blue Tees | 6,402 | 129 | 71.3 | 5-15 |
Blue/White Hybrid | 6,174 | 127 | 70.3 | 12-22 |
White Tees | 6,034 | 139 | 75.2 | 12-22 |
White Tees | 6,034 | 122 | 70.0 | 12-22 |
White/Gold Hybrid | 5,610 | 116 | 67.8 | 20-30 |
Gold Tees | 5,442 | 127 | 71.7 | 20-30 |
Gold Tees | 5,442 | 114 | 67.0 | 20-30 |
Gold/Red Hybrid | 5,137 | 123 | 70.0 | 20-30 |
Gold/Red Hybrid | 5,137 | 109 | 65.7 | 20-30 |
Red Tees | 4,905 | 120 | 68.9 | 25+ |
Red Tees | 4,905 | 104 | 64.5 | 25+ |
Family Tees | 3,724 | 102 | 62.2 | 25+ |
Family Tees | 3,724 | 100 | 60.2 | 25+ |
Amenities at Bentwinds Country Club
Bentwinds Country Club features a pro shop.
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How to Book a Tee Time
As a private club, access at Bentwinds Country Club is generally controlled by the club. Contact the facility to confirm its current member and guest policy. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bentwinds Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Bentwinds Country Club is a private golf course located in Fuquay Varina, NC. As a private club, access is typically limited to members and their guests.
How many holes does Bentwinds Country Club have?expand_more
Bentwinds Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1980. The course was designed by Tom Hunter.
What is the yardage at Bentwinds Country Club?expand_more
From the Blue/White Hybrid tees, Bentwinds Country Club plays to 6,174 yards (par 72). The course offers 15 tee sets ranging from 3,724 to 6,770 yards.
What is the slope rating at Bentwinds Country Club?expand_more
The Black Tees tees at Bentwinds Country Club have a slope rating of 137 and a course rating of 72.9. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Bentwinds Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Bentwinds Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Bentwinds Country Club?expand_more
Visit the official course website at https://www.bentwinds.org/ or call +1-919-552-5656 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Bentwinds Country Club offer?expand_more
Bentwinds Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Bentwinds Country Club located?expand_more
Bentwinds Country Club is located at 6536 Dornoch Place in Fuquay Varina, NC 27526. You can reach them at +1-919-552-5656.
What is the difficulty level at Bentwinds Country Club?expand_more
Bentwinds Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 143. It plays harder than 84% 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 Bentwinds Country Club?expand_more
Bentwinds Country Club offers 15 tee sets. Black Tees tees (6,770 yards, slope 137) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Family Tees tees (3,724 yards, slope 100) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Bentwinds Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at Bentwinds Country Club should play the Family Tees tees, which play 3,724 yards with a slope of 100. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Bentwinds Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Gold Tees tees (slope 127, rating 71.7) at Bentwinds Country Club would have a course handicap of 17 and an expected score of approximately 89. This uses the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Bentwinds Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at Bentwinds Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Private clubs generally have faster pace of play.