Old Elm Club Highland Park, Illinois
Old Elm Club is a par-72 public course in Highland Park, Illinois, playing 6,951 yards from the Buzz tees with a rating of 72.8 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,951 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Highland Park, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.2126, -87.8325 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz | 6,951 | 72 | 72.8 | 131 |
| Buzz Combo | 6,609 | 72 | 71.3 | 128 |
| Member | 6,401 | 72 | 70.4 | 126 |
| Combo | 5,583 | 72 | 66.7 | 116 |
| Forward | 5,134 | 72 | 64.5 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz 72.8/131 | 530 | 445 | 155 | 525 | 449 | 510 | 198 | 435 | 290 | 3537 | 446 | 422 | 370 | 440 | 205 | 389 | 557 | 170 | 415 | 3414 | 6951 |
| Buzz Combo 71.3/128 | 530 | 360 | 155 | 525 | 408 | 510 | 198 | 387 | 275 | 3348 | 446 | 422 | 329 | 378 | 175 | 389 | 557 | 150 | 415 | 3261 | 6609 |
| Member 70.4/126 | 507 | 360 | 155 | 477 | 408 | 497 | 198 | 387 | 275 | 3264 | 420 | 422 | 329 | 378 | 175 | 323 | 525 | 150 | 415 | 3137 | 6401 |
| Combo 66.7/116 | 507 | 300 | 155 | 477 | 340 | 378 | 198 | 278 | 275 | 2908 | 370 | 341 | 329 | 300 | 135 | 323 | 405 | 150 | 322 | 2675 | 5583 |
| Forward 64.5/111 | 452 | 300 | 110 | 405 | 340 | 378 | 120 | 278 | 225 | 2608 | 340 | 341 | 295 | 300 | 135 | 265 | 405 | 123 | 322 | 2526 | 5134 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Buzz (6,951 yards, 72.8/131)
Course rating 0.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Member (6,401 yards, 70.4/126)
550 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Forward (5,134 yards, 64.5/111)
1,817 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 557 yards. 27 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 155 yards. 110 from the Forward tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Old Elm Club?
Old Elm Club has a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Forward tees, the rating is 64.5 with a slope of 111.
How long is Old Elm Club?
From the back tees, Old Elm Club plays 6,951 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Old Elm Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 449-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Old Elm Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Buzz tees (6,951 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Forward tees (5,134 yards).
Is Old Elm Club public or private?
Old Elm Club is a public golf course in Highland Park, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Old Elm Club?
Nearby courses include Conway Farms Golf Club (Lake Forest), Briarwood Country Club (Deerfield), Ravinia Green Country Club (Riverwoods), Northmoor Country Club (Highland Park).
Is there a yardage book for Old Elm Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Old Elm 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 Old Elm Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Old Elm 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 Old Elm 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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