Highlands of Elgin Elgin, Illinois
Highlands of Elgin is a par-72 public course in Elgin, Illinois, playing 6,961 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 139.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,961 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 139 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Elgin, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.0169, -88.3040 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,961 | 72 | 73.7 | 139 |
| Black/Gold | 6,760 | 72 | 72.8 | 137 |
| Gold | 6,365 | 72 | 71 | 133 |
| Gold/Silver | 6,039 | 72 | 74.8 | 133 |
| Silver | 5,625 | 72 | 72.5 | 128 |
| White | 4,919 | 72 | 68.5 | 120 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.7/139 | 414 | 561 | 378 | 153 | 432 | 577 | 250 | 359 | 414 | 3538 | 395 | 466 | 527 | 306 | 511 | 166 | 440 | 198 | 414 | 3423 | 6961 |
| Black/Gold 72.8/137 | 414 | 522 | 378 | 153 | 432 | 535 | 203 | 359 | 414 | 3410 | 395 | 429 | 527 | 306 | 511 | 166 | 404 | 198 | 414 | 3350 | 6760 |
| Gold 71/133 | 372 | 522 | 355 | 134 | 399 | 535 | 203 | 324 | 368 | 3212 | 369 | 429 | 502 | 280 | 480 | 137 | 404 | 167 | 385 | 3153 | 6365 |
| Gold/Silver 74.8/133 | 372 | 451 | 355 | 134 | 351 | 491 | 167 | 324 | 368 | 3013 | 369 | 369 | 479 | 280 | 480 | 137 | 360 | 167 | 385 | 3026 | 6039 |
| Silver 72.5/128 | 311 | 451 | 310 | 107 | 351 | 491 | 167 | 290 | 320 | 2798 | 348 | 369 | 479 | 255 | 432 | 109 | 360 | 144 | 331 | 2827 | 5625 |
| White 68.5/120 | 277 | 420 | 268 | 76 | 309 | 439 | 125 | 233 | 291 | 2438 | 312 | 323 | 457 | 201 | 394 | 73 | 309 | 123 | 289 | 2481 | 4919 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,961 yards, 73.7/139)
Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold/Silver (6,039 yards, 74.8/133)
922 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: White (4,919 yards, 68.5/120)
2,042 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 577 yards. 16 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Highlands of Elgin?
Highlands of Elgin has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 139 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 68.5 with a slope of 120.
How long is Highlands of Elgin?
From the back tees, Highlands of Elgin plays 6,961 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Highlands of Elgin?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 466-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Highlands of Elgin?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,961 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (4,919 yards).
Is Highlands of Elgin public or private?
Highlands of Elgin is a public golf course in Elgin, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Highlands of Elgin?
Nearby courses include Pottawatomie Golf Course, Bonnie Dundee Golf Club, Old Wayne Golf Course (West Chicago), Geneva Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Highlands of Elgin?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Highlands of Elgin 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 Highlands of Elgin?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Highlands of Elgin 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 Highlands of Elgin 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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