Belk Park Golf Course Wood River, Illinois
Belk Park Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Wood River, Illinois, playing 6,827 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.9 and slope of 121.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,827 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.9 / 121 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Wood River, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.8701, -90.0476 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,827 | 72 | 71.9 | 121 |
| White | 6,313 | 72 | 69.1 | 118 |
| Gold | 5,708 | 72 | 71.2 | 117 |
| Red | 5,003 | 72 | 67.3 | 105 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.9/121 | 406 | 432 | 218 | 514 | 360 | 421 | 529 | 140 | 377 | 3397 | 399 | 520 | 170 | 397 | 427 | 366 | 555 | 181 | 415 | 3430 | 6827 |
| White 69.1/118 | 375 | 405 | 204 | 499 | 327 | 383 | 508 | 117 | 358 | 3176 | 363 | 485 | 154 | 345 | 385 | 327 | 535 | 155 | 388 | 3137 | 6313 |
| Gold 71.2/117 | 344 | 377 | 171 | 475 | 293 | 345 | 475 | 98 | 346 | 2924 | 315 | 433 | 136 | 310 | 334 | 279 | 479 | 144 | 354 | 2784 | 5708 |
| Red 67.3/105 | 295 | 310 | 153 | 390 | 275 | 286 | 374 | 83 | 297 | 2463 | 296 | 386 | 114 | 277 | 307 | 266 | 471 | 121 | 302 | 2540 | 5003 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 10 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,827 yards, 71.9/121)
Course rating 0.1 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,708 yards, 71.2/117)
1,119 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,003 yards, 67.3/105)
1,824 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 555 yards. 26 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Belk Park Golf Course?
Belk Park Golf Course has a course rating of 71.9 and slope of 121 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 67.3 with a slope of 105.
How long is Belk Park Golf Course?
From the back tees, Belk Park Golf Course plays 6,827 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Belk Park Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 14, a 427-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Belk Park Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,827 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,003 yards).
Is Belk Park Golf Course public or private?
Belk Park Golf Course is a public golf course in Wood River, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Belk Park Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course, Cloverleaf Golf Course (Alton), Fox Creek Golf Club, Rock Spring Golf Course (Alton).
Is there a yardage book for Belk Park Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Belk Park 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 Belk Park Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Belk Park 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 Belk Park 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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