Far Oaks Golf Club Illinois
Far Oaks Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Illinois, playing 6,847 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.6 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,847 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.6 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.6256, -89.9736 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,847 | 72 | 72.6 | 131 |
| Blue | 6,471 | 72 | 70.9 | 135 |
| White | 6,002 | 72 | 68.4 | 121 |
| Yellow | 5,402 | 72 | 70.7 | 126 |
| Red | 4,990 | 72 | 68.7 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.6/131 | 507 | 175 | 590 | 437 | 422 | 142 | 386 | 169 | 545 | 3373 | 423 | 427 | 396 | 195 | 541 | 356 | 185 | 406 | 545 | 3474 | 6847 |
| Blue 70.9/135 | 477 | 161 | 581 | 420 | 400 | 130 | 335 | 150 | 525 | 3179 | 392 | 407 | 360 | 185 | 521 | 340 | 175 | 382 | 530 | 3292 | 6471 |
| White 68.4/121 | 467 | 145 | 526 | 380 | 380 | 117 | 320 | 134 | 500 | 2969 | 374 | 390 | 330 | 150 | 486 | 320 | 145 | 342 | 496 | 3033 | 6002 |
| Yellow 70.7/126 | 420 | 135 | 515 | 320 | 340 | 110 | 305 | 120 | 465 | 2730 | 325 | 255 | 325 | 135 | 470 | 280 | 132 | 325 | 425 | 2672 | 5402 |
| Red 68.7/119 | 400 | 124 | 479 | 300 | 303 | 103 | 267 | 112 | 448 | 2536 | 296 | 299 | 220 | 125 | 450 | 264 | 120 | 290 | 390 | 2454 | 4990 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 4 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,847 yards, 72.6/131)
Course rating 0.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,002 yards, 68.4/121)
845 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,990 yards, 68.7/119)
1,857 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 590 yards. 45 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 142 yards. 103 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Far Oaks Golf Club?
Far Oaks Golf Club has a course rating of 72.6 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.7 with a slope of 119.
How long is Far Oaks Golf Club?
From the back tees, Far Oaks Golf Club plays 6,847 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Far Oaks Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 14, a 541-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Far Oaks Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,847 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,990 yards).
Is Far Oaks Golf Club public or private?
Far Oaks Golf Club is a public golf course in Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Far Oaks Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Stonewolf Golf Club, Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park, Tamarack Golf Club, St. Clair Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Far Oaks Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Far Oaks 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 Far Oaks Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Far Oaks 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 Far Oaks 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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