Shoreacres Lake Bluff, Illinois
Shoreacres is a par-71 public course in Lake Bluff, Illinois, playing 6,725 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.9 and slope of 140.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,725 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.9 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.2995, -87.8397 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,725 | 6,149 | 71 | 72.9 | 140 |
| Raynor | 6,330 | 5,788 | 71 | 71.1 | 136 |
| Combo | 5,905 | 5,400 | 71 | 69.2 | 131 |
| Green | 5,550 | 5,075 | 71 | 67.5 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,075 | 4,641 | 71 | 65.3 | 122 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.9/140 | 480 | 358 | 312 | 393 | 487 | 214 | 487 | 196 | 388 | 3315 | 467 | 371 | 136 | 323 | 216 | 529 | 463 | 347 | 558 | 3410 | 6725 |
| Raynor 71.1/136 | 515 | 325 | 312 | 367 | 441 | 214 | 415 | 167 | 388 | 3144 | 442 | 346 | 136 | 323 | 197 | 463 | 409 | 322 | 548 | 3186 | 6330 |
| Combo 69.2/131 | 480 | 325 | 312 | 311 | 356 | 177 | 379 | 167 | 388 | 2895 | 425 | 346 | 127 | 323 | 140 | 463 | 368 | 322 | 496 | 3010 | 5905 |
| Green 67.5/127 | 415 | 314 | 267 | 311 | 356 | 177 | 379 | 133 | 345 | 2697 | 425 | 293 | 127 | 319 | 140 | 398 | 368 | 287 | 496 | 2853 | 5550 |
| Gold 65.3/122 | 408 | 266 | 260 | 287 | 316 | 177 | 318 | 133 | 342 | 2507 | 407 | 245 | 89 | 273 | 140 | 392 | 326 | 258 | 438 | 2568 | 5075 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,725 yards, 72.9/140)
Course rating 1.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Combo (5,905 yards, 69.2/131)
820 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,075 yards, 65.3/122)
1,650 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.7 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 longest hole on the card at 558 yards. 29 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 136 yards. 89 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Shoreacres?
Shoreacres has a course rating of 72.9 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 65.3 with a slope of 122.
How long is Shoreacres?
From the back tees, Shoreacres plays 6,725 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Shoreacres?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 487-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Shoreacres?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,725 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,075 yards).
Is Shoreacres public or private?
Shoreacres is a public golf course in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Shoreacres?
Nearby courses include Lake Bluff Golf Course (Lake Bluff), Knollwood Club Golf Course (Lake Forest), Conway Farms Golf Club (Lake Forest), Old Elm Club (Highland Park).
Is there a yardage book for Shoreacres?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Shoreacres 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 Shoreacres?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Shoreacres 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 Shoreacres 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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