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 | 6 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,275 yards, 70.5/123)
Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Red (4,925 yards, 68.1/116)
1,350 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: TIF (3,865 yards, 62.5/98)
2,410 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.5 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
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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.
How do you play Crab Orchard Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard 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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