Knollwood Club Golf Course Lake Forest, Illinois
Knollwood Club Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Lake Forest, Illinois, playing 7,202 yards from the Back tees with a rating of 75.5 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,202 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.5 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Lake Forest, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.2743, -87.8825 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 7,202 | 72 | 75.5 | 142 |
| Knollwood Plus | 6,887 | 72 | 74 | 138 |
| Knollwood | 6,682 | 72 | 73.1 | 136 |
| Middle Plus | 6,283 | 72 | 71.3 | 131 |
| Middle (Senior) | 6,005 | 72 | 70 | 128 |
| Middle | 6,005 | 72 | 75.3 | 140 |
| Front | 5,223 | 72 | 70.9 | 130 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back 75.5/142 | 442 | 356 | 410 | 172 | 426 | 504 | 236 | 578 | 420 | 3544 | 601 | 471 | 176 | 357 | 458 | 400 | 529 | 211 | 455 | 3658 | 7202 |
| Knollwood Plus 74/138 | 425 | 344 | 410 | 162 | 426 | 480 | 205 | 578 | 390 | 3420 | 562 | 440 | 176 | 335 | 420 | 400 | 529 | 180 | 425 | 3467 | 6887 |
| Knollwood 73.1/136 | 425 | 344 | 370 | 162 | 407 | 480 | 205 | 520 | 390 | 3303 | 562 | 440 | 155 | 335 | 420 | 362 | 500 | 180 | 425 | 3379 | 6682 |
| Middle Plus 71.3/131 | 414 | 344 | 370 | 150 | 365 | 480 | 164 | 452 | 390 | 3129 | 506 | 393 | 135 | 335 | 352 | 362 | 500 | 158 | 413 | 3154 | 6283 |
| Middle (Senior) 70/128 | 414 | 311 | 354 | 150 | 365 | 438 | 164 | 452 | 351 | 2999 | 506 | 393 | 135 | 309 | 352 | 293 | 447 | 158 | 413 | 3006 | 6005 |
| Middle 75.3/140 | 414 | 311 | 354 | 150 | 365 | 438 | 164 | 452 | 351 | 2999 | 506 | 393 | 135 | 309 | 352 | 293 | 447 | 158 | 413 | 3006 | 6005 |
| Front 70.9/130 | 324 | 304 | 278 | 134 | 287 | 372 | 122 | 395 | 304 | 2520 | 453 | 351 | 110 | 303 | 342 | 286 | 387 | 125 | 346 | 2703 | 5223 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Back (7,202 yards, 75.5/142)
Course rating 3.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Middle Plus (6,283 yards, 71.3/131)
919 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Front (5,223 yards, 70.9/130)
1,979 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.1 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. 23 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 172 yards. 134 from the Front tees.
Stroke index 3.
Tournaments at Knollwood Club Golf Course
Playing an event at Knollwood Club Golf Course? The field that shows up with a plan has the edge. Run the strategy engine on this course for your handicap and your bag, and walk to the first tee already knowing every number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Knollwood Club Golf Course?
Knollwood Club Golf Course has a course rating of 75.5 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the Front tees, the rating is 70.9 with a slope of 130.
How long is Knollwood Club Golf Course?
From the back tees, Knollwood Club Golf Course plays 7,202 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Knollwood Club Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 426-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Knollwood Club Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Back tees (7,202 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Front tees (5,223 yards).
Is Knollwood Club Golf Course public or private?
Knollwood Club Golf Course is a public golf course in Lake Forest, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Knollwood Club Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Lake Bluff Golf Course (Lake Bluff), Conway Farms Golf Club (Lake Forest), Old Elm Club (Highland Park), Vernon Hills Golf Course (Vernon Hills).
Is there a yardage book for Knollwood Club Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Knollwood Club 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 Knollwood Club Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Knollwood Club 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.
What tournaments are played at Knollwood Club Golf Course?
Knollwood Club Golf Course hosts the 2027 Western Amateur (in 2027-07). Playing an event here? Build your game plan before you arrive: the Yards strategy engine runs shot dispersion and strokes gained for your handicap on every hole.
Does Knollwood Club 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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