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 | 10 |
| 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 |
| Blue Front 9 *2 | 5,938 | 70 | 75.4 | 135 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
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 Front 9 *2 (6,946 yards, 74.2/143)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 2 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 5 (par 4, 466 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Classic Front 9 *2 (5,740 yards, 68.2/131)
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+: Gold Front 9 2* (4,040 yards, 64.8/114)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 6 (91 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 466 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 208 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 598 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 207 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 473-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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 Old Elm Club (Highland Park), Lake Bluff Golf Course (Lake Bluff), Ivanhoe Club, Brae Loch Golf Course.
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.
Does Conway Farms 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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