South Course Illinois
South Course is a par-72 private course in Illinois, playing 7,106 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 74.7 and slope of 144. Designed by Tom Bendelow / Steve Smyers (1915).
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,106 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.7 / 144 |
| Tee Options | 1 |
| Architect | Tom Bendelow / Steve Smyers |
| Year | 1915 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.3868, -90.3413 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,798 | 5,302 | 72 | 66.8 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 66.8/112 | 450 | 320 | 336 | 209 | 307 | 366 | 153 | 460 | 298 | 2899 | 450 | 320 | 336 | 209 | 307 | 366 | 153 | 460 | 298 | 2899 | 5798 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 460 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 153 yards.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of South Course?
South Course has a course rating of 74.7 and slope of 144 from the back tees.
How long is South Course?
From the back tees, South Course plays 7,106 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at South Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 209-yard par 3 from the back tees.
Is South Course public or private?
South Course is a private golf course in Illinois. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near South Course?
Nearby courses include North Course, The General, East Course, Galena Golf Club (Galena).
Is there a yardage book for South Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for South 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 South Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at South 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 South 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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