Occano
Plan your round at Occano
Occano is an Arnold Palmer signature design that opened in 2009 in Merry Hill, in eastern North Carolina. The course is a par 72 stretching to 7,184 yards from the Black tees, and lodging is available inside the gates. It is open to the public.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Arnold Palmer
- Opened 2009
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Occano hole by hole
Hole 1
378
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
382
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
173
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
355
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
584
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
380
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
150
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
491
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
365
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
390
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
473
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
294
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
360
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
193
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
413
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
382
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
164
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
475
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Gold | Blue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | — | 403 | 378 |
| 2 | 4 | — | 410 | 382 |
| 3 | 3 | — | 189 | 173 |
| 4 | 4 | — | 380 | 355 |
| 5 | 5 | — | 596 | 584 |
| 6 | 4 | — | 399 | 380 |
| 7 | 3 | — | 154 | 150 |
| 8 | 5 | — | 532 | 491 |
| 9 | 4 | — | 434 | 365 |
| Out | 36 | 3,497 | 3,258 | |
| 10 | 4 | — | 421 | 390 |
| 11 | 5 | — | 510 | 473 |
| 12 | 4 | — | 319 | 294 |
| 13 | 4 | — | 391 | 360 |
| 14 | 3 | — | 205 | 193 |
| 15 | 4 | — | 443 | 413 |
| 16 | 4 | — | 417 | 382 |
| 17 | 3 | — | 187 | 164 |
| 18 | 5 | — | 539 | 475 |
| In | 36 | 3,432 | 3,144 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,929 | 6,402 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a tee time through the course website
- Warm up on the driving range, putting green or short game area
- Stays can be booked on site inside the gates
Practice facilities
Occano has a driving range, a practice putting green and a short game area.
Policies
The course is open to the public, and the club also offers stays on site inside the gates. Check the club's operation schedule for current hours.
Quick answers
Occano at a glance
Is Occano open to the public?
Yes. Occano is a public course.
How many holes does Occano have, and what's the par?
Occano has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 6,402 to 6,929 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Occano?
Occano was designed by Arnold Palmer and opened in 2009.
What practice facilities does Occano have?
Occano has a driving range, a practice putting green and a short game area.
How do you book a tee time at Occano?
Call the course at (252) 482-5300.
Where is Occano?
Occano is at 105 Scotch Hall Court, Merry Hill, NC 27957.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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