Occano
Merry Hill, North Carolina 27957
Phone(s): (877) 847-3727, (252) 482-5300
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Occano, formerly known as Innsbrook Golf Course and Scotch Hall Preserve boasts a championship course designed by Arnold Palmer. In 2009 when it opened, Golf Digest ranked the course as the ninth best new private course in the country. The layout features 11 holes that border either the Albemarle Sound or Salmon Creek, offering stunning views. The golf course is defined by strategically placed, challenging bunker complexes that border subtly undulating greens that are trickier than they seem. Many of the par 3s are particularly dramatic with carries over wetlands to elevated greens. Occano finishes with a challenging par 5. The large, wide fairway welcomes an aggressive tee shot though there are bunkers to watch out for on the right. The green is protected on the left by water and in front by a bunker.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, Harrison Minchew Golf Course Architecture
- Public/Private: Private/Resort
- Year opened: 2009
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Limited non-member play
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Tifsport Bermuda Grass
- Greens: 50-50 blend of A1 & A4 Creeping Bent Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs:
- Rental carts: Yes - included in green fee
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $55
- Weekends: $65
- Tee times from $20 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed:
- Dress code: Appropriate golf attire.
- Credit cards accepted:
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer | 72 | 7262 | 146 | 77.1 |
| Black | 72 | 6974 | 142 | 75.3 |
| Blue | 72 | 6445 | 135 | 72.7 |
| White | 72 | 6073 | 132 | 70.9 |
| Red | 69 | 4427 | 114 | 63.1 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 5330 | 130 | 73.1 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6073 | 145 | 77.4 |
| Yellow | 72 | 5330 | 124 | 67.4 |
| Red (W) | 69 | 4427 | 118 | 67.2 |