American Legion Golf Course Edwardsville, Illinois
American Legion Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Edwardsville, Illinois, playing 6,200 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 69.2 and slope of 119.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,200 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69.2 / 119 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Edwardsville, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.8044, -89.9651 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,200 | 5,669 | 70 | 69.2 | 119 |
| White | 5,875 | 5,372 | 70 | 67.5 | 115 |
| Gold | 5,310 | 4,855 | 70 | 64.9 | 109 |
| Red | 5,240 | 4,791 | 70 | 64.5 | 108 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 69.2/119 | 400 | 616 | 405 | 410 | 358 | 395 | 151 | 325 | 150 | 3210 | 340 | 384 | 495 | 190 | 340 | 498 | 180 | 395 | 168 | 2990 | 6200 |
| White 67.5/115 | 385 | 603 | 395 | 380 | 325 | 385 | 142 | 315 | 142 | 3072 | 327 | 337 | 480 | 183 | 325 | 480 | 146 | 370 | 155 | 2803 | 5875 |
| Gold 64.9/109 | 374 | 508 | 387 | 354 | 312 | 341 | 129 | 297 | 108 | 2810 | 310 | 325 | 430 | 159 | 258 | 440 | 135 | 300 | 143 | 2500 | 5310 |
| Red 64.5/108 | 374 | 508 | 387 | 354 | 312 | 341 | 129 | 297 | 108 | 2810 | 310 | 325 | 370 | 159 | 248 | 440 | 135 | 300 | 143 | 2430 | 5240 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,200 yards, 69.2/119)
Course rating 0.8 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,875 yards, 67.5/115)
325 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,240 yards, 64.5/108)
960 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 3 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 150 yards. 108 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of American Legion Golf Course?
American Legion Golf Course has a course rating of 69.2 and slope of 119 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.5 with a slope of 108.
How long is American Legion Golf Course?
From the back tees, American Legion Golf Course plays 6,200 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at American Legion Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 616-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at American Legion Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,200 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,240 yards).
Is American Legion Golf Course public or private?
American Legion Golf Course is a public golf course in Edwardsville, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near American Legion Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Sunset Hills Country Club (Edwardsville), Fox Creek Golf Club, Belk Park Golf Course (Wood River), Oak Brook Golf Club (Edwardsville).
Is there a yardage book for American Legion Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for American Legion Golf Course 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 American Legion Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at American Legion Golf Course 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 American Legion Golf Course 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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