TPC at Piper Glen
TPC at Piper Glen (full name Tournament Players Club at Piper Glen) is a private golf club located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Established | 1988 |
| Type | Private |
| Owned by | ClubCorp |
| Operated by | ClubCorp |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Tournaments hosted | Home Depot Invitational (1990–2001) |
| Website | http://tpcpiperglen.com/ |
| Designed by | Arnold Palmer |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,850 |
| Course rating | 73.7 |
History
The Arnold Palmer designed championship golf course is a member of the Tournament Players Club network operated by the PGA Tour. In 2007, the facility was sold to the Heritage Golf Group, but retained its TPC branding under a licensing agreement.[1] Between 1990 and 2001 TPC at Piper Glen hosted the Home Depot Invitational, a tournament on the Champions Tour schedule.
Design
TPC Piper Glen is designed for a unique combination of beauty, challenge and pure playability. The stunning layout is said to bring out the best of the rolling North Carolina terrain – with natural rock outcroppings, lush oak trees and quiet lake inlets.
Record
The course record from the back tees is held by PGA pro Brendon de Jonge at -12 (60).
References
- "TOUR forms alliance with Heritage Golf Group". PGA Tour. March 1, 2007. Retrieved 2009-11-14.