Hickory Ridge Golf Course Carbondale, Illinois
Hickory Ridge Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Carbondale, Illinois, playing 6,863 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 72.6 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,863 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.6 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Carbondale, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.7546, -89.2536 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,863 | 72 | 72.6 | 131 |
| Blue | 6,486 | 72 | 70.8 | 131 |
| White | 6,075 | 72 | 75 | 132 |
| Green | 5,506 | 72 | 67.6 | 112 |
| Red | 5,506 | 72 | 71.4 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 72.6/131 | 420 | 510 | 446 | 227 | 367 | 534 | 406 | 165 | 370 | 3445 | 398 | 540 | 432 | 206 | 378 | 529 | 417 | 153 | 365 | 3418 | 6863 |
| Blue 70.8/131 | 396 | 495 | 417 | 194 | 347 | 519 | 376 | 145 | 357 | 3246 | 381 | 515 | 414 | 180 | 358 | 513 | 394 | 134 | 351 | 3240 | 6486 |
| White 75/132 | 370 | 478 | 392 | 162 | 325 | 497 | 347 | 130 | 341 | 3042 | 352 | 491 | 398 | 150 | 333 | 490 | 365 | 113 | 341 | 3033 | 6075 |
| Green 67.6/112 | 343 | 443 | 363 | 142 | 283 | 460 | 327 | 102 | 304 | 2767 | 321 | 461 | 350 | 126 | 301 | 456 | 338 | 86 | 300 | 2739 | 5506 |
| Red 71.4/124 | 343 | 443 | 363 | 142 | 283 | 460 | 327 | 102 | 304 | 2767 | 321 | 461 | 350 | 126 | 301 | 456 | 338 | 86 | 300 | 2739 | 5506 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,863 yards, 72.6/131)
Course rating 0.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,075 yards, 75/132)
788 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,506 yards, 71.4/124)
1,357 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the card at 540 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 153 yards. 86 from the Green tees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Hickory Ridge Golf Course?
Hickory Ridge Golf Course has a course rating of 72.6 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71.4 with a slope of 124.
How long is Hickory Ridge Golf Course?
From the back tees, Hickory Ridge Golf Course plays 6,863 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What tees should I play at Hickory Ridge Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,863 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,506 yards).
Is Hickory Ridge Golf Course public or private?
Hickory Ridge Golf Course is a public golf course in Carbondale, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Hickory Ridge Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Jackson County Country Club (Murphysboro), Meadowbrook Country Club, Apple Creek Golf Course, Crab Orchard Golf Club (Carterville).
Is there a yardage book for Hickory Ridge Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge 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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