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4.8
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Scotch Hall Preserve
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4.8
368 Reviews (368)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
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360 out of 368 reviews
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4.9
9 Reviews (9)
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4.8
Value
4.9
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4.8
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4.5
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4.7
35 Reviews (35)
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4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
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Pace
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4.8
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Course Highlights
Occano's 18 picturesque holes offer a phenomenal layout where no two holes play alike, consistently earning top marks from recent golfers. Friendly staff, excellent pace of play, and thoughtful touches like water bottles on par 3s deliver outstanding value.

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Holes 18
Type Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 7262 yards
Slope 146
Rating 77.1

Formerly known as Scotch Hall Preserve.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Palmer 72 7262 yards 77.1 146
Black 72 6974 yards 75.3 142
Blue 72 6445 yards 72.7 135
White 72 6073 yards 70.9 132
White (W) 72 6073 yards 77.4 145
Yellow (W) 72 5330 yards 73.1 130
Yellow 72 5330 yards 67.4 124
Red 69 4427 yards 63.1 114
Red (W) 69 4427 yards 67.2 118
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Occano Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Palmer M: 76.2/143 411 422 199 385 610 419 168 551 448 3613 440 521 331 403 227 456 444 203 555 3580 7193
Black M: 74.7/141 404 412 191 379 594 401 161 541 440 3523 427 509 324 391 205 441 428 192 548 3465 6988
Blue M: 72.2/133 376 383 172 353 582 379 154 496 367 3262 395 470 297 361 195 411 391 172 484 3176 6438
White M: 70.4/129 W: 76.5/137 363 363 146 329 559 360 144 477 357 3098 378 457 290 345 177 350 367 159 454 2977 6075
Yellow M: 67.1/123 W: 72.5/127 321 327 132 290 465 316 124 435 307 2717 333 410 268 309 160 334 343 142 421 2720 5437
Red M: 63.8/114 W: 68.2/120 218 275 86 247 407 296 120 368 293 2310 324 402 224 270 108 246 322 94 376 2366 4676
Silver M: 62.6/113 W: 66.2/114 210 255 79 241 389 202 117 360 286 2139 273 398 187 250 82 243 252 90 371 2146 4285
Handicap 17 13 9 7 1 5 15 11 3 8 12 18 10 4 2 6 14 16
Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 5 4 36 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 36 72
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Course Details

Year Built 2009
Fairways Tifsport Bermuda Grass
Greens 50-50 blend of A1 & A4 Creeping Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (2009) Harrison Minchew Golf Course Architecture (2009) Ed Seay (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

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Swimming, Fishing, Riding

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Reviews

4.8
368 Reviews (368)

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Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Plays Long 16
Undulating Greens 15
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 20
A Weekend Splurge 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 23

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danielhill89
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

course has views and pro quality

The course super high quality and staff is just as friendly. Green fees would easily be triple what they are if it wasn't so far away from everything, well worth the ride!! Views of the sound throughout the course is awesome!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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tngoforth
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome Deal

The course was a challenge while being very beautiful and extremely well maintained. The staff met me at my car and was very courteous. I'll be back ASAP.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jcartwright
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Gem on the Inner Banks

I wanted to play a round on the Outer Banks during my recent vacation, but the crowds were ridiculous and green fees were worse. I got a tip at my hotel to take a drive over to Scotch Hall, an Arnold Palmer course 70 minute drive away. The time I spent driving I saved by completing a quick round, as the ranger kept everyone moving and the course was not very busy. I'm sure it was nicer than any of the courses in Outer Banks at at $55 including cart it was a great deal. Course was in great shape and challenging without requiring a huge drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Flackpack
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Scotch Hall Preserve

Arnold Palmer did his usual outstanding job. Place is absolutely beautiful, fast greens, lots of sand and wind coming off the water. My favorite course bar none.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u000007821945
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

test your skills

great test, lots of fun , a real hidden gem well worth the drive

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Chad5559803
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Best Palmer course in area!

This is the best Palmer course in the area. Its past Edenton, NC but worth every minute.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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DeanV
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

Wish It Was Closer

Absolutely Beautiful!!!! Walked on a chilly afternoon and saw nobody else on the course. Great views of the sound on numerous holes and a fun challenging layout. Greens were in excellent condition, rest of the course was dormant, but still very playable. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Unbelievable value for the rate you pay on GolfNow. Looking forward to my next trip out to Scotch Hall Preserve.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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David6398223
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Signature Arnold Palmer Course

Awesome experience. Myself and three other buds traveled from Chesapeake VA to this location. Staff was super friendly. The preserve is still under development so the course was wide open for play. The layout was beautiful and the quality was pristine. Trip time was 1 1/2 hour but well worth the travel. Will definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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