Tobacco Road opens synthetic turf par 3 course in North Carolina

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Tobacco Road opens synthetic turf par 3 course in North Carolina

Summary

Tobacco Road golf course in North Carolina is set to debut The Matchbox, a new 12-hole short course utilizing synthetic turf, on August 1. The innovative course design blends artificial grass into the natural, addressing water conservation challenges and providing consistent playing conditions. Mark Stewart, the course owner, highlights its potential to inspire other golf properties to adopt similar sustainable practices. The course features holes ranging from 40 to 105 yards and aims to offer both fun and a short-game challenge.

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•The Matchbox opens on August 1 at Tobacco Road.
•The course features 12 holes with lengths from 40 to 105 yards.
•Synthetic turf allows for consistent playing conditions and less water usage.
•Mark Stewart encourages other courses to explore synthetic options.
•Construction was completed in six months without mass tree clearing.

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Tobacco Road has long been a standout in the world of destination golf and now the North Carolina layout is getting in on the short course movement in a different way.
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Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 11:00 AM
Can Tobacco Road’s New Synthetic Turf Par 3 Course Start A Movement?
Tobacco Road has long been a standout in the world of destination golf and now the North Carolina layout is getting in on the short course movement in a different way.

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