Effingham Country Club Illinois
Effingham Country Club is a par-72 public course in Illinois, playing 6,906 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.8 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,906 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.8 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.1039, -88.6070 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,906 | 72 | 73.8 | 135 |
| Blue | 6,553 | 72 | 72.2 | 131 |
| White | 6,136 | 72 | 70.3 | 126 |
| Combo | 5,684 | 72 | 73 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,542 | 72 | 72.2 | 125 |
| Red | 4,911 | 72 | 68.7 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.8/135 | 367 | 155 | 533 | 386 | 550 | 398 | 363 | 172 | 434 | 3358 | 516 | 423 | 213 | 450 | 583 | 405 | 236 | 406 | 316 | 3548 | 6906 |
| Blue 72.2/131 | 361 | 145 | 526 | 377 | 525 | 387 | 345 | 156 | 412 | 3234 | 479 | 395 | 197 | 402 | 555 | 375 | 214 | 398 | 304 | 3319 | 6553 |
| White 70.3/126 | 340 | 115 | 499 | 369 | 501 | 355 | 330 | 141 | 377 | 3027 | 468 | 370 | 160 | 377 | 516 | 365 | 182 | 391 | 280 | 3109 | 6136 |
| Combo 73/127 | 340 | 115 | 460 | 334 | 476 | 355 | 330 | 141 | 324 | 2875 | 439 | 306 | 160 | 320 | 439 | 365 | 155 | 362 | 263 | 2809 | 5684 |
| Gold 72.2/125 | 329 | 87 | 460 | 334 | 476 | 348 | 300 | 121 | 324 | 2779 | 439 | 306 | 150 | 320 | 439 | 329 | 155 | 362 | 263 | 2763 | 5542 |
| Red 68.7/118 | 305 | 80 | 388 | 298 | 416 | 289 | 293 | 110 | 298 | 2477 | 372 | 276 | 136 | 303 | 413 | 295 | 128 | 295 | 216 | 2434 | 4911 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,906 yards, 73.8/135)
Course rating 1.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Combo (5,684 yards, 73/127)
1,222 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,911 yards, 68.7/118)
1,995 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 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 longest hole on the card at 583 yards. 33 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 155 yards. 80 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Effingham Country Club?
Effingham Country Club has a course rating of 73.8 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.7 with a slope of 118.
How long is Effingham Country Club?
From the back tees, Effingham Country Club plays 6,906 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Effingham Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 550-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Effingham Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,906 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,911 yards).
Is Effingham Country Club public or private?
Effingham Country Club is a public golf course in Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Effingham Country Club?
Nearby courses include Cardinal Golf Course (Effingham), Lakeside Country Golf Club, Saint Elmo Golf Club (Saint Elmo), Meadowview Golf Course (Mattoon).
Is there a yardage book for Effingham Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Effingham 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.
How do you play Effingham Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Effingham Country 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 Effingham Country 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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