Bob O Link Golf Club Highland Park, Illinois
Bob O Link Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Highland Park, Illinois, playing 7,054 yards from the Green tees with a rating of 74.7 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,054 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.7 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Highland Park, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.1696, -87.8065 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 7,054 | 6,450 | 71 | 74.7 | 138 |
| Blue | 6,577 | 6,014 | 71 | 72.4 | 132 |
| Gold | 6,107 | 5,584 | 71 | 70.3 | 127 |
| Black | 5,343 | 4,886 | 71 | 66.8 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green 74.7/138 | 455 | 355 | 472 | 181 | 590 | 525 | 370 | 170 | 421 | 3539 | 604 | 300 | 198 | 498 | 484 | 411 | 209 | 354 | 457 | 3515 | 7054 |
| Blue 72.4/132 | 437 | 343 | 410 | 166 | 545 | 513 | 358 | 158 | 409 | 3339 | 563 | 300 | 186 | 420 | 422 | 399 | 189 | 342 | 417 | 3238 | 6577 |
| Gold 70.3/127 | 380 | 343 | 373 | 166 | 442 | 513 | 358 | 158 | 351 | 3084 | 483 | 300 | 156 | 371 | 410 | 399 | 189 | 342 | 373 | 3023 | 6107 |
| Black 66.8/118 | 341 | 268 | 341 | 124 | 442 | 440 | 311 | 131 | 314 | 2712 | 483 | 300 | 156 | 323 | 307 | 293 | 158 | 278 | 333 | 2631 | 5343 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Green (7,054 yards, 74.7/138)
Course rating 3.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (6,107 yards, 70.3/127)
947 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Black (5,343 yards, 66.8/118)
1,711 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.2 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 longest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 604 yards. 14 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 170 yards. 131 from the Black tees.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bob O Link Golf Club?
Bob O Link Golf Club has a course rating of 74.7 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Black tees, the rating is 66.8 with a slope of 118.
How long is Bob O Link Golf Club?
From the back tees, Bob O Link Golf Club plays 7,054 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bob O Link Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 590-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bob O Link Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Green tees (7,054 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Black tees (5,343 yards).
Is Bob O Link Golf Club public or private?
Bob O Link Golf Club is a public golf course in Highland Park, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bob O Link Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Northmoor Country Club (Highland Park), Briarwood Country Club (Deerfield), Old Elm Club (Highland Park), Ravinia Green Country Club (Riverwoods).
Is there a yardage book for Bob O Link Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bob O Link Golf Club 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 Bob O Link Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bob O Link Golf Club 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 Bob O Link Golf Club 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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