River Forest Country Club Illinois
River Forest Country Club is a par-71 private course in Illinois, playing 6,816 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 80.5 and slope of 147.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,816 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 80.5 / 147 |
| Tee Options | 13 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.9354, -87.9297 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,816 | 72 | 80.5 | 147 |
| Blue/Gold | 6,648 | 72 | 73.2 | 137 |
| Gold | 6,455 | 72 | 78.5 | 143 |
| Gold/White | 6,216 | 72 | 71.2 | 133 |
| White | 6,038 | 73 | 76.2 | 138 |
| Red | 5,647 | 73 | 74 | 133 |
| Blue | 6,816 | 72 | 80.5 | 147 |
| Gold | 6,455 | 72 | 78.5 | 143 |
| White | 6,038 | 73 | 76.2 | 138 |
| Red/White | 5,829 | 73 | 75 | 135 |
| Red | 5,647 | 73 | 74 | 133 |
| Red/Green | 5,417 | 73 | 72.2 | 129 |
| Green | 5,175 | 73 | 71.1 | 127 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 80.5/147 | 325 | 422 | 190 | 570 | 408 | 402 | 206 | 571 | 329 | 3423 | 390 | 163 | 391 | 520 | 453 | 405 | 210 | 531 | 330 | 3393 | 6816 |
| Blue/Gold 73.2/137 | 325 | 397 | 166 | 570 | 408 | 402 | 189 | 556 | 314 | 3327 | 375 | 163 | 380 | 520 | 422 | 405 | 195 | 531 | 330 | 3321 | 6648 |
| Gold 78.5/143 | 308 | 397 | 166 | 553 | 386 | 369 | 189 | 556 | 314 | 3238 | 375 | 145 | 380 | 509 | 422 | 379 | 195 | 498 | 314 | 3217 | 6455 |
| Gold/White 71.2/133 | 308 | 376 | 166 | 509 | 356 | 369 | 170 | 536 | 314 | 3104 | 361 | 145 | 346 | 509 | 380 | 379 | 180 | 498 | 314 | 3112 | 6216 |
| White 76.2/138 | 286 | 376 | 142 | 509 | 356 | 342 | 170 | 536 | 304 | 3021 | 361 | 129 | 346 | 497 | 380 | 354 | 180 | 475 | 295 | 3017 | 6038 |
| Red 74/133 | 275 | 335 | 111 | 499 | 330 | 325 | 141 | 485 | 287 | 2788 | 343 | 119 | 332 | 440 | 411 | 340 | 156 | 445 | 273 | 2859 | 5647 |
| Blue 80.5/147 | 325 | 422 | 190 | 570 | 408 | 402 | 206 | 571 | 329 | 3423 | 390 | 163 | 391 | 520 | 453 | 405 | 210 | 531 | 330 | 3393 | 6816 |
| Gold 78.5/143 | 308 | 397 | 166 | 553 | 386 | 369 | 189 | 556 | 314 | 3238 | 375 | 145 | 380 | 509 | 422 | 379 | 195 | 498 | 314 | 3217 | 6455 |
| White 76.2/138 | 286 | 376 | 142 | 509 | 356 | 342 | 170 | 536 | 304 | 3021 | 361 | 129 | 346 | 497 | 380 | 354 | 180 | 475 | 295 | 3017 | 6038 |
| Red/White 75/135 | 275 | 376 | 111 | 509 | 330 | 342 | 170 | 485 | 304 | 2902 | 361 | 119 | 332 | 497 | 380 | 340 | 180 | 445 | 273 | 2927 | 5829 |
| Red 74/133 | 275 | 335 | 111 | 499 | 330 | 325 | 141 | 485 | 287 | 2788 | 343 | 119 | 332 | 440 | 411 | 340 | 156 | 445 | 273 | 2859 | 5647 |
| Red/Green 72.2/129 | 255 | 335 | 103 | 499 | 330 | 276 | 133 | 485 | 259 | 2675 | 307 | 119 | 332 | 432 | 349 | 340 | 145 | 445 | 273 | 2742 | 5417 |
| Green 71.1/127 | 255 | 284 | 103 | 469 | 281 | 276 | 133 | 435 | 259 | 2495 | 307 | 108 | 318 | 432 | 349 | 325 | 145 | 435 | 261 | 2680 | 5175 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,816 yards, 80.5/147)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 8 (par 5, 571 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,038 yards, 76.2/138)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Green (5,175 yards, 71.1/127)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 11 (108 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 571 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 163 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The #2 handicap hole. At 520 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of River Forest Country Club?
River Forest Country Club has a course rating of 80.5 and slope of 147 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 71.1 with a slope of 127.
How long is River Forest Country Club?
From the back tees, River Forest Country Club plays 6,816 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at River Forest Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 571-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at River Forest Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,816 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,175 yards).
Is River Forest Country Club public or private?
River Forest Country Club is a private golf course in Illinois. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near River Forest Country Club?
Nearby courses include White Pines Golf Club, Oak Park Country Club (Elmwood Park), Fresh Meadow Golf Club (Hillside), Park Ridge Country Club (Park Ridge).
Is there a yardage book for River Forest Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for River Forest Country 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.
Does River Forest Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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