Lake Park Golf Course Des Plaines, Illinois
Lake Park Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Des Plaines, Illinois, playing 6,135 yards from the BLUE tees with a rating of 69 and slope of 110.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,135 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69 / 110 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Des Plaines, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.0127, -87.8979 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,135 | 5,610 | 70 | 69 | 110 |
| White | 5,740 | 5,249 | 70 | 67.2 | 105 |
| Red | 4,960 | 4,535 | 70 | 63.5 | 101 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 69/110 | 405 | 500 | 160 | 340 | 180 | 395 | 150 | 350 | 505 | 2985 | 360 | 360 | 410 | 430 | 510 | 185 | 330 | 155 | 410 | 3150 | 6135 |
| White 67.2/105 | 380 | 475 | 140 | 320 | 165 | 375 | 130 | 320 | 475 | 2780 | 340 | 345 | 395 | 390 | 490 | 165 | 310 | 140 | 385 | 2960 | 5740 |
| Red 63.5/101 | 345 | 430 | 110 | 280 | 115 | 310 | 115 | 270 | 430 | 2405 | 300 | 325 | 300 | 355 | 410 | 110 | 290 | 115 | 350 | 2555 | 4960 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,135 yards, 69/110)
Course rating 1.0 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,740 yards, 67.2/105)
395 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,960 yards, 63.5/101)
1,175 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.5 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 510 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 150 yards. 115 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 5 par 3s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lake Park Golf Course?
Lake Park Golf Course has a course rating of 69 and slope of 110 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 63.5 with a slope of 101.
How long is Lake Park Golf Course?
From the back tees, Lake Park Golf Course plays 6,135 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lake Park Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 360-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lake Park Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,135 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,960 yards).
Is Lake Park Golf Course public or private?
Lake Park Golf Course is a public golf course in Des Plaines, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Lake Park Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Park Ridge Country Club (Park Ridge), Mount Prospect Golf Course, White Pines Golf Club, North Shore Country Club (Glenview).
Is there a yardage book for Lake Park Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lake Park 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 Park Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Lake Park 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 Park 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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