Lake Bluff Golf Course Lake Bluff, Illinois
Lake Bluff Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Lake Bluff, Illinois, playing 6,589 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.8 and slope of 127.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,589 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.8 / 127 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.2848, -87.8633 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,589 | 72 | 71.8 | 127 |
| White | 6,195 | 72 | 75.9 | 131 |
| Gold | 5,656 | 72 | 72.9 | 125 |
| Red/Gold | 5,162 | 72 | 70.1 | 119 |
| Red | 4,969 | 72 | 69 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.8/127 | 393 | 522 | 380 | 183 | 538 | 200 | 338 | 360 | 419 | 3333 | 420 | 364 | 419 | 194 | 367 | 494 | 147 | 530 | 321 | 3256 | 6589 |
| White 75.9/131 | 380 | 472 | 315 | 158 | 506 | 190 | 327 | 344 | 402 | 3094 | 410 | 357 | 391 | 182 | 342 | 482 | 137 | 521 | 279 | 3101 | 6195 |
| Gold 72.9/125 | 299 | 469 | 285 | 149 | 406 | 168 | 312 | 331 | 399 | 2818 | 366 | 326 | 377 | 165 | 339 | 429 | 124 | 444 | 268 | 2838 | 5656 |
| Red/Gold 70.1/119 | 296 | 400 | 276 | 140 | 404 | 168 | 312 | 331 | 340 | 2667 | 315 | 290 | 312 | 125 | 253 | 421 | 111 | 400 | 268 | 2495 | 5162 |
| Red 69/117 | 296 | 400 | 276 | 140 | 404 | 140 | 248 | 274 | 340 | 2518 | 315 | 290 | 312 | 125 | 253 | 421 | 111 | 400 | 224 | 2451 | 4969 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,589 yards, 71.8/127)
Course rating 0.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,656 yards, 72.9/125)
933 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.9 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,969 yards, 69/117)
1,620 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.0 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 538 yards. 8 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lake Bluff Golf Course?
Lake Bluff Golf Course has a course rating of 71.8 and slope of 127 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69 with a slope of 117.
How long is Lake Bluff Golf Course?
From the back tees, Lake Bluff Golf Course plays 6,589 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lake Bluff Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 522-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lake Bluff Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,589 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,969 yards).
Is Lake Bluff Golf Course public or private?
Lake Bluff Golf Course is a public golf course in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Lake Bluff Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Knollwood Club Golf Course (Lake Forest), Conway Farms Golf Club (Lake Forest), Old Elm Club (Highland Park), Merit Club (Libertyville).
Is there a yardage book for Lake Bluff Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lake Bluff 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 Lake Bluff Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Lake Bluff 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 Lake Bluff 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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