South Side Country Club Decatur, Illinois
South Side Country Club is a par-71 private course in Decatur, Illinois, playing 6,375 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.6 and slope of 130.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,375 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.6 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Decatur, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.8040, -88.9899 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,375 | 71 | 70.6 | 130 |
| White | 6,194 | 73 | 75.3 | 130 |
| White/Gold | 5,729 | 73 | 72.7 | 124 |
| Gold | 5,360 | 71 | 66 | 118 |
| Red | 5,286 | 73 | 70.2 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.6/130 | 381 | 154 | 375 | 191 | 376 | 507 | 389 | 424 | 451 | 3248 | 185 | 545 | 153 | 391 | 450 | 482 | 351 | 179 | 391 | 3127 | 6375 |
| White 75.3/130 | 374 | 142 | 360 | 184 | 366 | 500 | 379 | 417 | 446 | 3168 | 177 | 536 | 144 | 381 | 430 | 469 | 342 | 165 | 382 | 3026 | 6194 |
| White/Gold 72.7/124 | 374 | 142 | 360 | 165 | 315 | 460 | 379 | 355 | 446 | 2996 | 177 | 443 | 144 | 305 | 375 | 469 | 342 | 165 | 313 | 2733 | 5729 |
| Gold 66/118 | 340 | 130 | 310 | 165 | 315 | 460 | 325 | 355 | 436 | 2836 | 165 | 443 | 120 | 303 | 375 | 370 | 300 | 135 | 313 | 2524 | 5360 |
| Red 70.2/119 | 340 | 130 | 310 | 165 | 315 | 456 | 271 | 355 | 436 | 2778 | 165 | 443 | 105 | 303 | 375 | 369 | 300 | 135 | 313 | 2508 | 5286 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,375 yards, 70.6/130)
Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White/Gold (5,729 yards, 72.7/124)
646 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,286 yards, 70.2/119)
1,089 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.8 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 shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 545 yards. 38 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of South Side Country Club?
South Side Country Club has a course rating of 70.6 and slope of 130 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.2 with a slope of 119.
How long is South Side Country Club?
From the back tees, South Side Country Club plays 6,375 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at South Side Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 424-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at South Side Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,375 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,286 yards).
Is South Side Country Club public or private?
South Side Country Club is a private golf course in Decatur, Illinois. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near South Side Country Club?
Nearby courses include Red Tail Run Golf Club (Decatur), Scovill Golf Club, Country Club of Decatur (Decatur), Third Nine Pleasant Valley Country C.
Is there a yardage book for South Side Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for South Side 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 South Side Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at South Side 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 South Side 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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