Ruth Lake Country Club Illinois
Ruth Lake Country Club is a par-71 public course in Illinois, playing 6,695 yards from the I tees with a rating of 73.6 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 11 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,695 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.7847, -87.9458 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 6,695 | 71 | 73.6 | 134 |
| Lake | 6,510 | 71 | 72.8 | 132 |
| II | 6,388 | 71 | 78.2 | 146 |
| Ii/Iii | 6,159 | 71 | 70.8 | 128 |
| III | 5,806 | 71 | 74.9 | 139 |
| Iii/Iv | 5,464 | 71 | 73 | 135 |
| IV | 5,270 | 71 | 71.9 | 133 |
| Forward | 4,720 | 71 | 68.8 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 73.6/134 | 331 | 569 | 238 | 452 | 523 | 196 | 370 | 427 | 447 | 3553 | 323 | 363 | 207 | 525 | 140 | 493 | 418 | 463 | 210 | 3142 | 6695 |
| Lake 72.8/132 | 331 | 569 | 201 | 424 | 523 | 171 | 370 | 427 | 438 | 3454 | 323 | 363 | 194 | 525 | 140 | 475 | 418 | 446 | 172 | 3056 | 6510 |
| II 78.2/146 | 321 | 553 | 201 | 424 | 513 | 171 | 364 | 406 | 438 | 3391 | 310 | 338 | 194 | 518 | 135 | 475 | 409 | 446 | 172 | 2997 | 6388 |
| Ii/Iii 70.8/128 | 321 | 535 | 172 | 342 | 513 | 171 | 364 | 406 | 438 | 3262 | 310 | 321 | 177 | 476 | 135 | 475 | 409 | 446 | 148 | 2897 | 6159 |
| III 74.9/139 | 304 | 535 | 172 | 342 | 451 | 145 | 338 | 390 | 428 | 3105 | 287 | 321 | 177 | 476 | 116 | 423 | 382 | 371 | 148 | 2701 | 5806 |
| Iii/Iv 73/135 | 304 | 494 | 137 | 317 | 451 | 135 | 338 | 331 | 428 | 2935 | 287 | 267 | 177 | 433 | 116 | 423 | 346 | 363 | 117 | 2529 | 5464 |
| IV 71.9/133 | 256 | 494 | 137 | 317 | 417 | 135 | 330 | 331 | 399 | 2816 | 268 | 267 | 130 | 433 | 112 | 418 | 346 | 363 | 117 | 2454 | 5270 |
| Forward 68.8/126 | 256 | 402 | 137 | 317 | 360 | 135 | 330 | 331 | 319 | 2587 | 268 | 267 | 130 | 370 | 112 | 314 | 346 | 256 | 70 | 2133 | 4720 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: I (6,695 yards, 73.6/134)
Course rating 2.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: III (5,806 yards, 74.9/139)
889 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.9 above par.
Handicap 20+: Forward (4,720 yards, 68.8/126)
1,975 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 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 hole on the card at 569 yards. 44 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 140 yards. 112 from the Forward tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Ruth Lake Country Club?
Ruth Lake Country Club has a course rating of 73.6 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Forward tees, the rating is 68.8 with a slope of 126.
How long is Ruth Lake Country Club?
From the back tees, Ruth Lake Country Club plays 6,695 yards. The course is par 71 with 11 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Ruth Lake Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 13, a 525-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Ruth Lake Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the I tees (6,695 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Forward tees (4,720 yards).
Is Ruth Lake Country Club public or private?
Ruth Lake Country Club is a public golf course in Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Ruth Lake Country Club?
Nearby courses include Ruth Lake Country Club, Hinsdale Golf Club, Twin Lakes Golf Course, La Grange Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Ruth Lake Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Ruth Lake 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.
How do you play Ruth Lake Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Ruth Lake Country 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 Ruth Lake Country 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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