Cress Creek Country Club Illinois
Cress Creek Country Club is a par-72 private course in Illinois, playing 6,838 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.6 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,838 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.7894, -88.1664 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,838 | 72 | 73.6 | 138 |
| Hybrid | 5,629 | 72 | 73.6 | 134 |
| Blue | 6,465 | 72 | 71.9 | 134 |
| Senior League | 6,206 | 72 | 70.7 | 131 |
| White | 5,973 | 72 | 75.5 | 138 |
| Green | 5,266 | 72 | 71.6 | 130 |
| White | 5,973 | 72 | 75.5 | 138 |
| Hybrid | 5,629 | 72 | 73.6 | 134 |
| Green | 5,266 | 72 | 71.6 | 130 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.6/138 | 392 | 375 | 188 | 553 | 352 | 221 | 396 | 564 | 357 | 3398 | 355 | 376 | 440 | 433 | 156 | 540 | 432 | 217 | 491 | 3440 | 6838 |
| Hybrid 73.6/134 | 310 | 340 | 140 | 488 | 324 | 131 | 299 | 465 | 284 | 2781 | 326 | 349 | 348 | 317 | 125 | 447 | 323 | 151 | 462 | 2848 | 5629 |
| Blue 71.9/134 | 379 | 357 | 170 | 519 | 337 | 200 | 377 | 484 | 354 | 3177 | 340 | 360 | 420 | 417 | 146 | 527 | 418 | 188 | 472 | 3288 | 6465 |
| Senior League 70.7/131 | 379 | 357 | 140 | 519 | 324 | 131 | 360 | 484 | 354 | 3048 | 340 | 360 | 348 | 417 | 125 | 527 | 418 | 151 | 472 | 3158 | 6206 |
| White 75.5/138 | 366 | 340 | 140 | 488 | 324 | 131 | 360 | 465 | 284 | 2898 | 326 | 349 | 348 | 403 | 125 | 518 | 393 | 151 | 462 | 3075 | 5973 |
| Green 71.6/130 | 310 | 315 | 132 | 435 | 292 | 131 | 299 | 414 | 282 | 2610 | 281 | 302 | 305 | 317 | 108 | 447 | 323 | 151 | 422 | 2656 | 5266 |
| White 75.5/138 | 366 | 340 | 140 | 488 | 324 | 131 | 360 | 465 | 284 | 2898 | 326 | 349 | 348 | 403 | 125 | 518 | 393 | 151 | 462 | 3075 | 5973 |
| Hybrid 73.6/134 | 310 | 340 | 140 | 488 | 324 | 131 | 299 | 465 | 284 | 2781 | 326 | 349 | 348 | 317 | 125 | 447 | 323 | 151 | 462 | 2848 | 5629 |
| Green 71.6/130 | 310 | 315 | 132 | 435 | 292 | 131 | 299 | 414 | 282 | 2610 | 281 | 302 | 305 | 317 | 108 | 447 | 323 | 151 | 422 | 2656 | 5266 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 |
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 (6,838 yards, 73.6/138)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 4 (par 5, 553 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,973 yards, 75.5/138)
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+: Green (5,266 yards, 71.6/130)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 14 (108 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 156 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 564 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 433-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Cress Creek Country Club?
Cress Creek Country Club has a course rating of 73.6 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 71.6 with a slope of 130.
How long is Cress Creek Country Club?
From the back tees, Cress Creek Country Club plays 6,838 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Cress Creek Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 553-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Cress Creek Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,838 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,266 yards).
Is Cress Creek Country Club public or private?
Cress Creek Country Club is a private golf course in Illinois. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Cress Creek Country Club?
Nearby courses include Arrowhead Golf Course, Cantigny Golf, Aurora Country Club, Ruth Lake Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Cress Creek Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Cress Creek Country 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 Cress Creek Country 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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