Shepherd's Crook Golf Course Zion, Illinois
Shepherd's Crook Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Zion, Illinois, playing 6,741 yards from the Silver tees with a rating of 72.3 and slope of 133.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,741 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.3 / 133 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Zion, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.4881, -87.8780 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 6,741 | 6,164 | 71 | 72.3 | 133 |
| Black | 6,218 | 5,686 | 71 | 70 | 128 |
| Gold | 5,865 | 5,363 | 71 | 68.4 | 124 |
| Green | 4,832 | 4,418 | 71 | 63.7 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver 72.3/133 | 343 | 375 | 347 | 246 | 427 | 412 | 341 | 165 | 572 | 3228 | 422 | 190 | 380 | 412 | 615 | 414 | 149 | 365 | 566 | 3513 | 6741 |
| Black 70/128 | 325 | 359 | 315 | 220 | 395 | 367 | 319 | 145 | 555 | 3000 | 393 | 160 | 347 | 376 | 572 | 365 | 127 | 336 | 542 | 3218 | 6218 |
| Gold 68.4/124 | 313 | 347 | 303 | 180 | 373 | 332 | 308 | 133 | 516 | 2805 | 381 | 142 | 335 | 364 | 534 | 351 | 107 | 324 | 522 | 3060 | 5865 |
| Green 63.7/113 | 262 | 294 | 249 | 151 | 335 | 245 | 258 | 114 | 436 | 2344 | 295 | 126 | 275 | 296 | 461 | 285 | 70 | 250 | 430 | 2488 | 4832 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Silver (6,741 yards, 72.3/133)
Course rating 1.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,865 yards, 68.4/124)
876 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,832 yards, 63.7/113)
1,909 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 11 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 615 yards. 43 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Shepherd's Crook Golf Course?
Shepherd's Crook Golf Course has a course rating of 72.3 and slope of 133 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 63.7 with a slope of 113.
How long is Shepherd's Crook Golf Course?
From the back tees, Shepherd's Crook Golf Course plays 6,741 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Shepherd's Crook Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 427-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Shepherd's Crook Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Silver tees (6,741 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,832 yards).
Is Shepherd's Crook Golf Course public or private?
Shepherd's Crook Golf Course is a public golf course in Zion, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Shepherd's Crook Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Big Oaks Golf Course (Pleasant Prairie), South/East Big Oaks Golf Club, Shiloh Park Golf Course, Thunderhawk Golf Club (Beach Park).
Is there a yardage book for Shepherd's Crook Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Shepherd's Crook 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 Shepherd's Crook Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Shepherd's Crook 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 Shepherd's Crook 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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