South Shore Golf Course Chicago, Illinois
South Shore Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Chicago, Illinois, playing 5,426 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 65.8 and slope of 112.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (6 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 0 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,426 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 65.8 / 112 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.7698, -87.5630 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,426 | 66 | 65.8 | 112 |
| White | 5,208 | 68 | 69.2 | 113 |
| Red | 5,006 | 68 | 68.2 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 65.8/112 | 349 | 408 | 438 | 375 | 149 | 382 | 178 | 309 | 125 | 2713 | 349 | 408 | 438 | 375 | 149 | 382 | 178 | 309 | 125 | 2713 | 5426 |
| White 69.2/113 | 342 | 375 | 431 | 354 | 142 | 372 | 174 | 296 | 118 | 2604 | 342 | 375 | 431 | 354 | 142 | 372 | 174 | 296 | 118 | 2604 | 5208 |
| Red 68.2/111 | 335 | 367 | 424 | 344 | 107 | 362 | 170 | 283 | 111 | 2503 | 335 | 367 | 424 | 344 | 107 | 362 | 170 | 283 | 111 | 2503 | 5006 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,426 yards, 65.8/112)
Course rating 0.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,208 yards, 69.2/113)
218 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,006 yards, 68.2/111)
420 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 above 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 6 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 438 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 125 yards. 111 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of South Shore Golf Course?
South Shore Golf Course has a course rating of 65.8 and slope of 112 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.2 with a slope of 111.
How long is South Shore Golf Course?
From the back tees, South Shore Golf Course plays 5,426 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (6 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 0 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at South Shore Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 375-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at South Shore Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,426 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,006 yards).
Is South Shore Golf Course public or private?
South Shore Golf Course is a public golf course in Chicago, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near South Shore Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Beverly Country Club (Chicago), Marquette Park Golf Course (Chicago), Lost Marsh Golf Course (Hammond), Meadows Golf Club (Blue Island).
Is there a yardage book for South Shore Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for South Shore 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 South Shore Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at South Shore 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 South Shore 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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