Cantigny Golf Illinois
Cantigny Golf is a par-72 public course in Illinois, playing 7,011 yards from the Champ tees with a rating of 74.1 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,011 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.1 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.8489, -88.1557 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champ | 7,011 | 72 | 74.1 | 142 |
| Champ/Blue | 6,741 | 72 | 72.9 | 139 |
| Blue | 6,571 | 72 | 72.1 | 137 |
| Blue/White | 6,380 | 72 | 71.2 | 135 |
| White | 6,163 | 72 | 76.6 | 140 |
| White/Red | 5,624 | 72 | 73.5 | 133 |
| White | 6,163 | 72 | 76.6 | 140 |
| White/Red | 5,624 | 72 | 73.5 | 133 |
| Red | 5,236 | 72 | 71.4 | 129 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champ 74.1/142 | 424 | 553 | 227 | 397 | 379 | 446 | 549 | 171 | 471 | 3617 | 406 | 571 | 374 | 405 | 151 | 405 | 507 | 183 | 392 | 3394 | 7011 |
| Champ/Blue 72.9/139 | 424 | 521 | 200 | 397 | 379 | 420 | 522 | 171 | 393 | 3427 | 406 | 571 | 374 | 384 | 151 | 368 | 507 | 178 | 375 | 3314 | 6741 |
| Blue 72.1/137 | 403 | 521 | 200 | 367 | 362 | 420 | 522 | 158 | 393 | 3346 | 390 | 538 | 358 | 384 | 138 | 368 | 496 | 178 | 375 | 3225 | 6571 |
| Blue/White 71.2/135 | 403 | 509 | 179 | 367 | 362 | 382 | 498 | 158 | 375 | 3233 | 390 | 522 | 358 | 384 | 138 | 348 | 496 | 166 | 345 | 3147 | 6380 |
| White 76.6/140 | 383 | 509 | 179 | 330 | 344 | 382 | 498 | 134 | 375 | 3134 | 349 | 522 | 338 | 367 | 117 | 348 | 477 | 166 | 345 | 3029 | 6163 |
| White/Red 73.5/133 | 383 | 474 | 119 | 330 | 344 | 354 | 427 | 134 | 322 | 2887 | 349 | 408 | 338 | 367 | 117 | 268 | 425 | 120 | 345 | 2737 | 5624 |
| White 76.6/140 | 383 | 509 | 179 | 330 | 344 | 382 | 498 | 134 | 375 | 3134 | 349 | 522 | 338 | 367 | 117 | 348 | 477 | 166 | 345 | 3029 | 6163 |
| White/Red 73.5/133 | 383 | 474 | 119 | 330 | 344 | 354 | 427 | 134 | 322 | 2887 | 349 | 408 | 338 | 367 | 117 | 268 | 425 | 120 | 345 | 2737 | 5624 |
| Red 71.4/129 | 344 | 474 | 119 | 288 | 308 | 354 | 427 | 103 | 322 | 2739 | 314 | 408 | 284 | 281 | 106 | 268 | 425 | 120 | 291 | 2497 | 5236 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 |
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: Champ (7,011 yards, 74.1/142)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 2 (par 5, 553 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,163 yards, 76.6/140)
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+: Red (5,236 yards, 71.4/129)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 14 (106 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 553 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 151 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 571 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 #2 handicap hole. A 405-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Cantigny Golf?
Cantigny Golf has a course rating of 74.1 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71.4 with a slope of 129.
How long is Cantigny Golf?
From the back tees, Cantigny Golf plays 7,011 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Cantigny Golf?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 553-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Cantigny Golf?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Champ tees (7,011 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,236 yards).
Is Cantigny Golf public or private?
Cantigny Golf is a public golf course in Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Cantigny Golf?
Nearby courses include Arrowhead Golf Course, Mill Creek Golf Club, Ruth Lake Country Club, Aurora Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Cantigny Golf?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Cantigny Golf 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 Cantigny Golf 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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