Birkdale Golf Club
Plan your round at Birkdale Golf Club
Birkdale Golf Club in Huntersville is an 18-hole, par 71 public-access course designed by Arnold Palmer, billed as his only signature design open to the public in the Charlotte area. It plays 6,725 yards from the Palmer tees (73.3 rating, 144 slope) with four sets of tees.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Arnold Palmer
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Birkdale Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
333
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
124
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
372
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
348
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
489
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
171
yds ·White
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Hole 7
296
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
480
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
150
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
294
yds ·White
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Hole 11
376
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
166
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
514
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
374
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
309
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
176
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
454
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
370
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Palmer | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 11 | 359 | 349 | 333 | 288 |
| 2 | 3 | 17 | 158 | 135 | 124 | 110 |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 425 | 405 | 372 | 321 |
| 4 | 4 | 13 | 408 | 383 | 348 | 306 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 569 | 520 | 489 | 433 |
| 6 | 3 | 9 | 206 | 179 | 171 | 128 |
| 7 | 4 | 15 | 330 | 313 | 296 | 242 |
| 8 | 5 | 5 | 564 | 508 | 480 | 427 |
| 9 | 3 | 7 | 197 | 168 | 150 | 101 |
| Out | 35 | 3,216 | 2,960 | 2,763 | 2,356 | |
| 10 | 4 | 18 | 334 | 309 | 294 | 255 |
| 11 | 4 | 4 | 432 | 399 | 376 | 316 |
| 12 | 3 | 16 | 194 | 184 | 166 | 138 |
| 13 | 5 | 2 | 595 | 554 | 514 | 390 |
| 14 | 4 | 8 | 439 | 409 | 374 | 323 |
| 15 | 4 | 12 | 360 | 329 | 309 | 267 |
| 16 | 3 | 14 | 208 | 193 | 176 | 153 |
| 17 | 5 | 10 | 511 | 479 | 454 | 425 |
| 18 | 4 | 6 | 436 | 400 | 370 | 328 |
| In | 36 | 3,509 | 3,256 | 3,033 | 2,595 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,725 | 6,216 | 5,796 | 4,951 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.3 / 144 | 70.6 / 136 | 68.8 / 130 | 65.3 / 117 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 73.9 / 138 | 69.7 / 131 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- No driving range is available, so warm up another way before you arrive
- Do not bring outside food or drink onto the property
- Restrooms are near the hole 5 tee boxes and the hole 13 green
- Stay directly behind the group in front of you to keep pace
Practice facilities
The driving range and practice facility are permanently closed.
Food & drink
Outside food and drink are not permitted on the property.
Pace of play
The scorecard asks groups to manage pace of play; under normal conditions the course can be played comfortably in 4 hours 15 minutes or less.
Quick answers
Birkdale Golf Club at a glance
Is Birkdale Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Birkdale Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does Birkdale Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Birkdale Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 4,951 to 6,725 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Birkdale Golf Club?
Birkdale Golf Club was designed by Arnold Palmer.
What practice facilities does Birkdale Golf Club have?
The driving range and practice facility are permanently closed.
What's the pace of play at Birkdale Golf Club?
The scorecard asks groups to manage pace of play; under normal conditions the course can be played comfortably in 4 hours 15 minutes or less.
What food and drink does Birkdale Golf Club have?
Outside food and drink are not permitted on the property.
How do you book a tee time at Birkdale Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (704) 895-8038.
Where is Birkdale Golf Club?
Birkdale Golf Club is at 16500 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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