Gold Hills Golf Course Colchester, Illinois
Gold Hills Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Colchester, Illinois, playing 6,375 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.4 and slope of 116.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,375 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.4 / 116 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Colchester, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.4373, -90.7316 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,375 | 71 | 71.4 | 116 |
| White | 5,920 | 71 | 69.2 | 112 |
| Gold | 5,225 | 71 | 65.8 | 107 |
| Red | 4,800 | 70 | 68.2 | 106 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.4/116 | 485 | 330 | 140 | 445 | 400 | 370 | 385 | 190 | 530 | 3275 | 450 | 325 | 195 | 215 | 540 | 500 | 180 | 410 | 285 | 3100 | 6375 |
| White 69.2/112 | 470 | 325 | 130 | 430 | 350 | 340 | 365 | 170 | 465 | 3045 | 430 | 310 | 165 | 150 | 520 | 480 | 160 | 390 | 270 | 2875 | 5920 |
| Gold 65.8/107 | 435 | 210 | 125 | 405 | 310 | 320 | 335 | 120 | 450 | 2710 | 375 | 300 | 135 | 145 | 450 | 420 | 95 | 340 | 255 | 2515 | 5225 |
| Red 68.2/106 | 410 | 115 | 120 | 350 | 290 | 300 | 310 | 90 | 445 | 2430 | 330 | 290 | 95 | 145 | 440 | 400 | 90 | 330 | 250 | 2370 | 4800 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 17 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,375 yards, 71.4/116)
Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,920 yards, 69.2/112)
455 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,800 yards, 68.2/106)
1,575 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 9 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 540 yards. 10 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 140 yards. 120 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Gold Hills Golf Course?
Gold Hills Golf Course has a course rating of 71.4 and slope of 116 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.2 with a slope of 106.
How long is Gold Hills Golf Course?
From the back tees, Gold Hills Golf Course plays 6,375 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Gold Hills Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 10, a 450-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Gold Hills Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,375 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,800 yards).
Is Gold Hills Golf Course public or private?
Gold Hills Golf Course is a public golf course in Colchester, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Gold Hills Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Harry Mussatto Golf Course (WIU), Macomb Country Club (Macomb), Blue/Red Butterfield Country Club, Lamoine Valley Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Gold Hills Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Gold Hills 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 Gold Hills Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Gold Hills 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 Gold Hills 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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