Crab Orchard Golf Club Carterville, Illinois
Crab Orchard Golf Club is a par-70 public course in Carterville, Illinois, playing 6,275 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 70.5 and slope of 123.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,275 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.5 / 123 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | Carterville, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.7562, -89.0905 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,275 | 70 | 70.5 | 123 |
| Blue | 5,952 | 71 | 75.4 | 128 |
| White | 5,742 | 71 | 73.1 | 125 |
| Gold | 5,228 | 71 | 70.1 | 119 |
| Blue | 5,952 | 71 | 75.4 | 128 |
| White | 5,742 | 71 | 73.1 | 125 |
| Gold | 5,228 | 71 | 70.1 | 119 |
| Red | 4,925 | 71 | 68.1 | 116 |
| TIF | 3,865 | 66 | 62.5 | 98 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 70.5/123 | 360 | 394 | 395 | 175 | 510 | 400 | 196 | 401 | 491 | 3322 | 197 | 359 | 340 | 360 | 435 | 399 | 170 | 313 | 380 | 2953 | 6275 |
| Blue 75.4/128 | 324 | 377 | 374 | 154 | 491 | 391 | 186 | 354 | 476 | 3127 | 185 | 345 | 334 | 350 | 411 | 388 | 150 | 305 | 357 | 2825 | 5952 |
| White 73.1/125 | 314 | 329 | 368 | 135 | 494 | 385 | 178 | 334 | 470 | 3007 | 176 | 337 | 327 | 339 | 399 | 375 | 137 | 307 | 338 | 2735 | 5742 |
| Gold 70.1/119 | 297 | 303 | 336 | 126 | 447 | 352 | 118 | 322 | 381 | 2682 | 163 | 287 | 320 | 332 | 395 | 306 | 125 | 292 | 326 | 2546 | 5228 |
| Blue 75.4/128 | 324 | 377 | 374 | 154 | 491 | 391 | 186 | 354 | 476 | 3127 | 185 | 345 | 334 | 350 | 411 | 388 | 150 | 305 | 357 | 2825 | 5952 |
| White 73.1/125 | 314 | 329 | 368 | 135 | 494 | 385 | 178 | 334 | 470 | 3007 | 176 | 337 | 327 | 339 | 399 | 375 | 137 | 307 | 338 | 2735 | 5742 |
| Gold 70.1/119 | 297 | 303 | 336 | 126 | 447 | 352 | 118 | 322 | 381 | 2682 | 163 | 287 | 320 | 332 | 395 | 306 | 125 | 292 | 326 | 2546 | 5228 |
| Red 68.1/116 | 290 | 278 | 287 | 116 | 446 | 337 | 117 | 291 | 364 | 2526 | 149 | 276 | 312 | 313 | 379 | 299 | 102 | 288 | 281 | 2399 | 4925 |
| TIF 62.5/98 | 205 | 253 | 188 | 113 | 343 | 243 | 111 | 210 | 298 | 1964 | 149 | 193 | 231 | 186 | 297 | 254 | 102 | 269 | 220 | 1901 | 3865 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 16 |
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 (6,275 yards, 70.5/123)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 2 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 5 (par 5, 510 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Red (4,925 yards, 68.1/116)
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+: TIF (3,865 yards, 62.5/98)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 16 (102 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 510 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 170 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 435-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Crab Orchard Golf Club?
Crab Orchard Golf Club has a course rating of 70.5 and slope of 123 from the back tees. From the TIF tees, the rating is 62.5 with a slope of 98.
How long is Crab Orchard Golf Club?
From the back tees, Crab Orchard Golf Club plays 6,275 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Crab Orchard Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 510-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Crab Orchard Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,275 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the TIF tees (3,865 yards).
Is Crab Orchard Golf Club public or private?
Crab Orchard Golf Club is a public golf course in Carterville, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Crab Orchard Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Hickory Ridge Golf Course (Carbondale), Jackson County Country Club (Murphysboro), Meadowbrook Country Club, Apple Creek Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Crab Orchard Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard 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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