Acorns Golf Links Warterloo, Illinois
Acorns Golf Links is a par-72 public course in Warterloo, Illinois, playing 6,727 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.9 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,727 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.9 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Warterloo, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.2956, -90.2017 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,727 | 72 | 72.9 | 137 |
| Blue | 6,277 | 72 | 70.7 | 128 |
| White | 5,872 | 72 | 74.3 | 133 |
| Yellow | 5,484 | 72 | 72.3 | 124 |
| Red | 4,534 | 72 | 66.6 | 103 |
| Green | 4,105 | 72 | 64.1 | 102 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.9/137 | 403 | 350 | 347 | 374 | 576 | 195 | 503 | 363 | 160 | 3271 | 392 | 355 | 185 | 559 | 425 | 201 | 412 | 528 | 399 | 3456 | 6727 |
| Blue 70.7/128 | 385 | 343 | 320 | 335 | 560 | 130 | 466 | 344 | 149 | 3032 | 360 | 336 | 170 | 520 | 399 | 180 | 380 | 525 | 375 | 3245 | 6277 |
| White 74.3/133 | 358 | 300 | 303 | 325 | 558 | 120 | 435 | 310 | 125 | 2834 | 342 | 331 | 150 | 465 | 380 | 160 | 350 | 510 | 350 | 3038 | 5872 |
| Yellow 72.3/124 | 331 | 311 | 261 | 285 | 535 | 105 | 430 | 290 | 120 | 2668 | 330 | 323 | 128 | 460 | 365 | 130 | 300 | 489 | 291 | 2816 | 5484 |
| Red 66.6/103 | 300 | 230 | 230 | 225 | 443 | 72 | 394 | 210 | 85 | 2189 | 265 | 288 | 82 | 410 | 320 | 88 | 244 | 426 | 222 | 2345 | 4534 |
| Green 64.1/102 | 245 | 230 | 230 | 225 | 385 | 72 | 285 | 210 | 85 | 1967 | 265 | 245 | 82 | 370 | 240 | 88 | 244 | 382 | 222 | 2138 | 4105 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,727 yards, 72.9/137)
Course rating 0.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Yellow (5,484 yards, 72.3/124)
1,243 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,105 yards, 64.1/102)
2,622 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 576 yards. 17 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 160 yards. 85 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Acorns Golf Links?
Acorns Golf Links has a course rating of 72.9 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 64.1 with a slope of 102.
How long is Acorns Golf Links?
From the back tees, Acorns Golf Links plays 6,727 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Acorns Golf Links?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 503-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Acorns Golf Links?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,727 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,105 yards).
Is Acorns Golf Links public or private?
Acorns Golf Links is a public golf course in Warterloo, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Acorns Golf Links?
Nearby courses include Mystic Oak Golf Course (Waterloo), Waterloo Country Club, Joachim Golf Course, Fairfield Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Acorns Golf Links?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Acorns Golf Links with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Acorns Golf Links?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Acorns Golf Links for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Acorns Golf Links have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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