Lake Shore Golf Club Taylorville, Illinois
Lake Shore Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Taylorville, Illinois, playing 6,778 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 72.3 and slope of 125.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,778 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.3 / 125 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Taylorville, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.4944, -89.2544 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,778 | 72 | 72.3 | 125 |
| White | 6,482 | 72 | 71 | 122 |
| Gold | 5,645 | 72 | 67.2 | 113 |
| Red | 5,294 | 72 | 65.6 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.3/125 | 415 | 545 | 415 | 170 | 435 | 515 | 370 | 205 | 375 | 3445 | 400 | 491 | 335 | 148 | 405 | 545 | 425 | 194 | 390 | 3333 | 6778 |
| White 71/122 | 400 | 530 | 395 | 160 | 404 | 497 | 363 | 189 | 360 | 3298 | 387 | 471 | 329 | 127 | 385 | 530 | 411 | 174 | 370 | 3184 | 6482 |
| Gold 67.2/113 | 330 | 382 | 324 | 150 | 350 | 435 | 330 | 172 | 325 | 2798 | 341 | 460 | 291 | 121 | 358 | 415 | 376 | 145 | 340 | 2847 | 5645 |
| Red 65.6/109 | 330 | 360 | 294 | 140 | 350 | 390 | 305 | 124 | 300 | 2593 | 322 | 410 | 281 | 115 | 343 | 415 | 365 | 140 | 310 | 2701 | 5294 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,778 yards, 72.3/125)
Course rating 0.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,645 yards, 67.2/113)
1,133 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,294 yards, 65.6/109)
1,484 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lake Shore Golf Club?
Lake Shore Golf Club has a course rating of 72.3 and slope of 125 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.6 with a slope of 109.
How long is Lake Shore Golf Club?
From the back tees, Lake Shore Golf Club plays 6,778 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 Shore Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 545-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lake Shore Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,778 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,294 yards).
Is Lake Shore Golf Club public or private?
Lake Shore Golf Club is a public golf course in Taylorville, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Lake Shore Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Pana Country Club (Pana), Raymond Shoal Creek Golf Course, Shoal Creek Golf Course, Ramsey Lake Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Lake Shore Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lake Shore Golf Club 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 Shore Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Lake Shore Golf Club 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 Shore Golf Club 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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