Robert A. Black Golf Course Chicago, Illinois
Robert A. Black Golf Course is a par-66 public course in Chicago, Illinois, playing 4,722 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 63 and slope of 104.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 9 holes, par 66 (8 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 4,722 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 63 / 104 |
| Tee Options | 2 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.0026, -87.6848 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 4,722 | 66 | 63 | 104 |
| Red | 4,292 | 66 | 64.4 | 102 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 63/104 | 481 | 130 | 346 | 167 | 313 | 310 | 164 | 103 | 347 | 2361 | 481 | 130 | 346 | 167 | 313 | 310 | 164 | 103 | 347 | 2361 | 4722 |
| Red 64.4/102 | 447 | 114 | 319 | 132 | 293 | 290 | 135 | 87 | 329 | 2146 | 447 | 114 | 319 | 132 | 293 | 290 | 135 | 87 | 329 | 2146 | 4292 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (4,722 yards, 63/104)
Course rating 3.0 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (4,722 yards, 63/104)
Course rating 3.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,292 yards, 64.4/102)
430 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 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 shortest of the 8 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 481 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 103 yards. 87 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Robert A. Black Golf Course?
Robert A. Black Golf Course has a course rating of 63 and slope of 104 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.4 with a slope of 102.
How long is Robert A. Black Golf Course?
From the back tees, Robert A. Black Golf Course plays 4,722 yards. The course is par 66 with 9 holes (8 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Robert A. Black Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 346-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Robert A. Black Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (4,722 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,292 yards).
Is Robert A. Black Golf Course public or private?
Robert A. Black Golf Course is a public golf course in Chicago, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Robert A. Black Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Bryn Mawr Country Club (Lincolnwood), Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course (Chicago), Indian Hill Golf Club (Winnetka), North Shore Country Club (Glenview).
Is there a yardage book for Robert A. Black Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Robert A. Black 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 Robert A. Black Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Robert A. Black 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 Robert A. Black 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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