Conway Farms Golf Club Lake Forest, Illinois
Conway Farms Golf Club is a par-70 public course in Lake Forest, Illinois, playing 6,946 yards from the Black Front 9 *2 tees with a rating of 74.2 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,946 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.2 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Lake Forest, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.2299, -87.8891 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Front 9 *2 | 6,946 | 70 | 74.2 | 143 |
| Green Front 9 *2 | 6,482 | 70 | 71.6 | 139 |
| Blue Plus Front 9 *2 | 6,272 | 70 | 70.6 | 137 |
| Blue Front 9 *2 | 5,938 | 70 | 75.4 | 135 |
| Classic Front 9 *2 | 5,740 | 70 | 68.2 | 131 |
| White Front 9 *2 | 5,208 | 70 | 71.2 | 128 |
| Gold/White Front 9 *2 | 4,580 | 70 | 67.8 | 123 |
| Gold Front 9 2* | 4,040 | 70 | 64.8 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Front 9 *2 74.2/143 | 369 | 208 | 403 | 473 | 466 | 207 | 316 | 598 | 433 | 3473 | 369 | 208 | 403 | 473 | 466 | 207 | 316 | 598 | 433 | 3473 | 6946 |
| Green Front 9 *2 71.6/139 | 346 | 177 | 375 | 436 | 435 | 194 | 305 | 540 | 433 | 3241 | 346 | 177 | 375 | 436 | 435 | 194 | 305 | 540 | 433 | 3241 | 6482 |
| Blue Plus Front 9 *2 70.6/137 | 346 | 177 | 360 | 403 | 392 | 180 | 305 | 540 | 433 | 3136 | 346 | 177 | 360 | 403 | 392 | 180 | 305 | 540 | 433 | 3136 | 6272 |
| Blue Front 9 *2 75.4/135 | 328 | 151 | 360 | 403 | 392 | 180 | 290 | 496 | 369 | 2969 | 328 | 151 | 360 | 403 | 392 | 180 | 290 | 496 | 369 | 2969 | 5938 |
| Classic Front 9 *2 68.2/131 | 328 | 151 | 360 | 368 | 350 | 158 | 290 | 496 | 369 | 2870 | 328 | 151 | 360 | 368 | 350 | 158 | 290 | 496 | 369 | 2870 | 5740 |
| White Front 9 *2 71.2/128 | 290 | 121 | 314 | 368 | 350 | 158 | 241 | 430 | 332 | 2604 | 290 | 121 | 314 | 368 | 350 | 158 | 241 | 430 | 332 | 2604 | 5208 |
| Gold/White Front 9 *2 67.8/123 | 214 | 107 | 314 | 268 | 350 | 91 | 241 | 373 | 332 | 2290 | 214 | 107 | 314 | 268 | 350 | 91 | 241 | 373 | 332 | 2290 | 4580 |
| Gold Front 9 2* 64.8/114 | 214 | 107 | 265 | 268 | 266 | 91 | 190 | 373 | 246 | 2020 | 214 | 107 | 265 | 268 | 266 | 91 | 190 | 373 | 246 | 2020 | 4040 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black Front 9 *2 (6,946 yards, 74.2/143)
Course rating 4.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Classic Front 9 *2 (5,740 yards, 68.2/131)
1,206 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold Front 9 2* (4,040 yards, 64.8/114)
2,906 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.2 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 hole on the card at 598 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 207 yards. 91 from the Gold Front 9 2* tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Conway Farms Golf Club?
Conway Farms Golf Club has a course rating of 74.2 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Gold Front 9 2* tees, the rating is 64.8 with a slope of 114.
How long is Conway Farms Golf Club?
From the back tees, Conway Farms Golf Club plays 6,946 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Conway Farms Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 466-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Conway Farms Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black Front 9 *2 tees (6,946 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold Front 9 2* tees (4,040 yards).
Is Conway Farms Golf Club public or private?
Conway Farms Golf Club is a public golf course in Lake Forest, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Conway Farms Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Knollwood Club Golf Course (Lake Forest), Old Elm Club (Highland Park), Ravinia Green Country Club (Riverwoods), Lake Bluff Golf Course (Lake Bluff).
Is there a yardage book for Conway Farms Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Conway Farms 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 Conway Farms Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Conway Farms 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 Conway Farms 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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