Bull Valley Golf Club Illinois
Bull Valley Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Illinois, playing 7,325 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 77.2 and slope of 151.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,325 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77.2 / 151 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.3035, -88.4088 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,325 | 72 | 77.2 | 151 |
| Grey | 6,997 | 72 | 75.7 | 146 |
| White | 6,580 | 72 | 80.1 | 151 |
| Gold | 6,186 | 72 | 77.9 | 146 |
| Greenhorn | 5,176 | 72 | 72.3 | 134 |
| White | 6,580 | 72 | 80.1 | 151 |
| Gold | 6,186 | 72 | 77.9 | 146 |
| Greenhorn | 5,176 | 72 | 72.3 | 134 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 77.2/151 | 435 | 461 | 557 | 385 | 164 | 389 | 550 | 185 | 448 | 3574 | 425 | 437 | 402 | 220 | 418 | 585 | 217 | 603 | 444 | 3751 | 7325 |
| Grey 75.7/146 | 423 | 442 | 534 | 377 | 150 | 372 | 533 | 168 | 434 | 3433 | 404 | 423 | 391 | 195 | 406 | 554 | 186 | 585 | 420 | 3564 | 6997 |
| White 80.1/151 | 400 | 409 | 504 | 357 | 130 | 352 | 511 | 136 | 402 | 3201 | 383 | 408 | 380 | 168 | 386 | 540 | 158 | 558 | 398 | 3379 | 6580 |
| Gold 77.9/146 | 372 | 377 | 485 | 341 | 119 | 339 | 498 | 121 | 339 | 2991 | 366 | 390 | 343 | 152 | 372 | 517 | 142 | 529 | 384 | 3195 | 6186 |
| Greenhorn 72.3/134 | 314 | 330 | 419 | 306 | 93 | 263 | 410 | 105 | 292 | 2532 | 320 | 340 | 284 | 78 | 300 | 438 | 95 | 455 | 334 | 2644 | 5176 |
| White 80.1/151 | 400 | 409 | 504 | 357 | 130 | 352 | 511 | 136 | 402 | 3201 | 383 | 408 | 380 | 168 | 386 | 540 | 158 | 558 | 398 | 3379 | 6580 |
| Gold 77.9/146 | 372 | 377 | 485 | 341 | 119 | 339 | 498 | 121 | 339 | 2991 | 366 | 390 | 343 | 152 | 372 | 517 | 142 | 529 | 384 | 3195 | 6186 |
| Greenhorn 72.3/134 | 314 | 330 | 419 | 306 | 93 | 263 | 410 | 105 | 292 | 2532 | 320 | 340 | 284 | 78 | 300 | 438 | 95 | 455 | 334 | 2644 | 5176 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,325 yards, 77.2/151)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 15 (par 5, 585 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (6,186 yards, 77.9/146)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Greenhorn (5,176 yards, 72.3/134)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 5 (93 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 585 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 185 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 603 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 164 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 389-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bull Valley Golf Club?
Bull Valley Golf Club has a course rating of 77.2 and slope of 151 from the back tees. From the Greenhorn tees, the rating is 72.3 with a slope of 134.
How long is Bull Valley Golf Club?
From the back tees, Bull Valley Golf Club plays 7,325 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bull Valley Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 15, a 585-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bull Valley Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,325 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Greenhorn tees (5,176 yards).
Is Bull Valley Golf Club public or private?
Bull Valley Golf Club is a public golf course in Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bull Valley Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Craig Woods Golf Club, Crystal Woods Golf Club (Woodstock), Oak Grove Golf Course (Harvard), Randall Oaks Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Bull Valley Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bull Valley 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.
Does Bull Valley Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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