Foss Park Golf Course North Chicago, Illinois
Foss Park Golf Course is a par-72 public course in North Chicago, Illinois, playing 6,683 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.6 and slope of 124.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,683 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.6 / 124 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | North Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.3265, -87.8779 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,683 | 72 | 71.6 | 124 |
| White | 6,383 | 72 | 70.2 | 121 |
| Black | 6,122 | 72 | 74.9 | 126 |
| Red | 5,860 | 72 | 73.4 | 123 |
| Yellow | 4,584 | 71 | 66 | 108 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.6/124 | 403 | 477 | 206 | 404 | 393 | 172 | 484 | 342 | 407 | 3288 | 425 | 157 | 361 | 507 | 436 | 187 | 405 | 529 | 388 | 3395 | 6683 |
| White 70.2/121 | 388 | 467 | 196 | 384 | 373 | 160 | 469 | 317 | 389 | 3143 | 410 | 148 | 343 | 487 | 420 | 163 | 385 | 514 | 370 | 3240 | 6383 |
| Black 74.9/126 | 378 | 457 | 186 | 359 | 358 | 155 | 454 | 312 | 371 | 3030 | 395 | 138 | 325 | 472 | 400 | 148 | 365 | 499 | 350 | 3092 | 6122 |
| Red 73.4/123 | 373 | 452 | 181 | 354 | 353 | 150 | 398 | 245 | 315 | 2821 | 387 | 133 | 315 | 467 | 395 | 143 | 360 | 494 | 345 | 3039 | 5860 |
| Yellow 66/108 | 232 | 369 | 113 | 280 | 288 | 135 | 378 | 240 | 310 | 2345 | 275 | 128 | 227 | 328 | 293 | 72 | 250 | 378 | 288 | 2239 | 4584 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,683 yards, 71.6/124)
Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Red (5,860 yards, 73.4/123)
823 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: Yellow (4,584 yards, 66/108)
2,099 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.0 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 529 yards. 22 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Foss Park Golf Course?
Foss Park Golf Course has a course rating of 71.6 and slope of 124 from the back tees. From the Yellow tees, the rating is 66 with a slope of 108.
How long is Foss Park Golf Course?
From the back tees, Foss Park Golf Course plays 6,683 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Foss Park Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 404-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Foss Park Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,683 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Yellow tees (4,584 yards).
Is Foss Park Golf Course public or private?
Foss Park Golf Course is a public golf course in North Chicago, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Foss Park Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Lake Bluff Golf Course (Lake Bluff), Knollwood Club Golf Course (Lake Forest), Merit Club (Libertyville), Bonnie Brook Golf Course (Waukegan).
Is there a yardage book for Foss Park Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Foss Park 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 Foss Park Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Foss Park 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 Foss Park 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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