Deerpath Golf Course Lake Forest, Illinois
Deerpath Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Lake Forest, Illinois, playing 6,201 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.2 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,201 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.2 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Lake Forest, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.2532, -87.8576 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,201 | 5,670 | 70 | 70.2 | 131 |
| White | 6,090 | 5,569 | 70 | 69.7 | 130 |
| Gold | 5,533 | 5,059 | 70 | 67.1 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.2/131 | 370 | 367 | 502 | 339 | 182 | 425 | 305 | 190 | 375 | 3055 | 376 | 344 | 539 | 200 | 380 | 170 | 419 | 331 | 387 | 3146 | 6201 |
| White 69.7/130 | 366 | 362 | 492 | 335 | 175 | 420 | 297 | 184 | 369 | 3000 | 371 | 339 | 533 | 193 | 377 | 161 | 413 | 326 | 377 | 3090 | 6090 |
| Gold 67.1/124 | 355 | 330 | 425 | 285 | 155 | 385 | 282 | 175 | 351 | 2743 | 356 | 260 | 425 | 170 | 364 | 155 | 396 | 306 | 358 | 2790 | 5533 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,201 yards, 70.2/131)
Course rating 0.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,090 yards, 69.7/130)
111 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,533 yards, 67.1/124)
668 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 539 yards. 37 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 170 yards. 155 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Deerpath Golf Course?
Deerpath Golf Course has a course rating of 70.2 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 67.1 with a slope of 124.
How long is Deerpath Golf Course?
From the back tees, Deerpath Golf Course plays 6,201 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Deerpath Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 425-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Deerpath Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,201 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,533 yards).
Is Deerpath Golf Course public or private?
Deerpath Golf Course is a public golf course in Lake Forest, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Deerpath Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Knollwood Club Golf Course (Lake Forest), Lake Bluff Golf Course (Lake Bluff), Conway Farms Golf Club (Lake Forest), Old Elm Club (Highland Park).
Is there a yardage book for Deerpath Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Deerpath Golf Course 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 Deerpath Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Deerpath Golf Course 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 Deerpath Golf Course 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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