Forest Hills Country Club Illinois
Forest Hills Country Club is a par-62 private course in Illinois, playing 6,816 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 62 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,816 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.2998, -89.0460 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,816 | 72 | 73.7 | 142 |
| Blue | 6,635 | 72 | 72.9 | 140 |
| Tournament | 6,394 | 72 | 71.8 | 137 |
| White | 6,215 | 73 | 76.8 | 139 |
| Centennial | 5,806 | 72 | 69.2 | 131 |
| Gold | 5,550 | 73 | 73.1 | 131 |
| Red | 5,292 | 73 | 71.7 | 128 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.7/142 | 393 | 345 | 415 | 168 | 345 | 489 | 392 | 202 | 601 | 3350 | 357 | 180 | 540 | 435 | 539 | 374 | 219 | 392 | 430 | 3466 | 6816 |
| Blue 72.9/140 | 393 | 335 | 383 | 168 | 320 | 489 | 392 | 202 | 574 | 3256 | 357 | 180 | 524 | 396 | 539 | 374 | 219 | 392 | 398 | 3379 | 6635 |
| Tournament 71.8/137 | 333 | 309 | 369 | 168 | 320 | 486 | 392 | 161 | 564 | 3102 | 357 | 180 | 524 | 396 | 506 | 362 | 187 | 382 | 398 | 3292 | 6394 |
| White 76.8/139 | 388 | 309 | 369 | 152 | 303 | 486 | 353 | 161 | 564 | 3085 | 301 | 149 | 505 | 370 | 506 | 362 | 187 | 382 | 368 | 3130 | 6215 |
| Centennial 69.2/131 | 303 | 309 | 369 | 152 | 303 | 476 | 310 | 161 | 470 | 2853 | 300 | 149 | 505 | 325 | 506 | 325 | 133 | 370 | 340 | 2953 | 5806 |
| Gold 73.1/131 | 303 | 300 | 352 | 141 | 290 | 476 | 310 | 125 | 470 | 2767 | 300 | 135 | 425 | 325 | 430 | 325 | 133 | 370 | 340 | 2783 | 5550 |
| Red 71.7/128 | 296 | 285 | 340 | 132 | 209 | 425 | 310 | 124 | 462 | 2583 | 291 | 121 | 414 | 320 | 423 | 320 | 129 | 368 | 323 | 2709 | 5292 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,816 yards, 73.7/142)
Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,215 yards, 76.8/139)
601 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,292 yards, 71.7/128)
1,524 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.3 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 601 yards. 61 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 168 yards. 132 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Forest Hills Country Club?
Forest Hills Country Club has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71.7 with a slope of 128.
How long is Forest Hills Country Club?
From the back tees, Forest Hills Country Club plays 6,816 yards. The course is par 62 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Forest Hills Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 392-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Forest Hills Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,816 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,292 yards).
Is Forest Hills Country Club public or private?
Forest Hills Country Club is a private golf course in Illinois. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Forest Hills Country Club?
Nearby courses include Rockford Country Club, Sinnissippi Golf Course (Rockford), Hawthorn Woods Country Club, Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Forest Hills Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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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