Merit Club Libertyville, Illinois
Merit Club is a par-72 public course in Libertyville, Illinois, playing 7,119 yards from the Championship tees with a rating of 75.1 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,119 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.1 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Libertyville, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.3350, -87.9630 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 7,119 | 72 | 75.1 | 138 |
| Men | 6,623 | 72 | 72.8 | 133 |
| Front | 6,109 | 72 | 76.2 | 140 |
| Women | 5,366 | 72 | 72.1 | 131 |
| "A" Tees | 5,246 | 72 | 71.4 | 130 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship 75.1/138 | 447 | 210 | 563 | 416 | 394 | 366 | 173 | 548 | 412 | 3529 | 437 | 211 | 608 | 358 | 426 | 402 | 197 | 401 | 550 | 3590 | 7119 |
| Men 72.8/133 | 399 | 187 | 539 | 396 | 376 | 336 | 151 | 502 | 388 | 3274 | 410 | 175 | 569 | 343 | 406 | 376 | 167 | 380 | 523 | 3349 | 6623 |
| Front 76.2/140 | 366 | 172 | 499 | 374 | 360 | 306 | 136 | 462 | 353 | 3028 | 376 | 157 | 533 | 313 | 372 | 345 | 145 | 355 | 485 | 3081 | 6109 |
| Women 72.1/131 | 336 | 144 | 436 | 312 | 326 | 255 | 113 | 421 | 322 | 2665 | 335 | 143 | 449 | 282 | 313 | 311 | 128 | 327 | 413 | 2701 | 5366 |
| "A" Tees 71.4/130 | 316 | 144 | 436 | 292 | 326 | 255 | 113 | 401 | 322 | 2605 | 315 | 143 | 449 | 262 | 313 | 291 | 128 | 327 | 413 | 2641 | 5246 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Championship (7,119 yards, 75.1/138)
Course rating 3.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Front (6,109 yards, 76.2/140)
1,010 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: "A" Tees (5,246 yards, 71.4/130)
1,873 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.6 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 of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 608 yards. 45 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 173 yards. 113 from the "A" Tees tees.
Stroke index 3. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Merit Club?
Merit Club has a course rating of 75.1 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the "A" Tees tees, the rating is 71.4 with a slope of 130.
How long is Merit Club?
From the back tees, Merit Club plays 7,119 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Merit Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 563-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Merit Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Championship tees (7,119 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the "A" Tees tees (5,246 yards).
Is Merit Club public or private?
Merit Club is a public golf course in Libertyville, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Merit Club?
Nearby courses include Renwood Golf Course, Knollwood Club Golf Course (Lake Forest), Ivanhoe Club, Lake Bluff Golf Course (Lake Bluff).
Is there a yardage book for Merit Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Merit 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 Merit Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Merit 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 Merit 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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