The Arboretum Club Buffalo Grove, Illinois
The Arboretum Club is a par-72 public course in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, playing 6,447 yards from the Champ tees with a rating of 71.6 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,447 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.6 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.1973, -87.9682 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champ | 6,447 | 72 | 71.6 | 138 |
| Blue | 6,083 | 72 | 69.9 | 134 |
| Silver | 5,712 | 72 | 67.1 | 127 |
| Red | 4,902 | 72 | 64.5 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champ 71.6/138 | 404 | 506 | 418 | 353 | 207 | 391 | 159 | 387 | 496 | 3321 | 314 | 526 | 371 | 343 | 127 | 357 | 538 | 161 | 389 | 3126 | 6447 |
| Blue 69.9/134 | 373 | 489 | 400 | 330 | 183 | 369 | 141 | 365 | 476 | 3126 | 297 | 505 | 354 | 318 | 113 | 335 | 518 | 151 | 366 | 2957 | 6083 |
| Silver 67.1/127 | 373 | 394 | 301 | 330 | 173 | 369 | 141 | 365 | 406 | 2852 | 297 | 489 | 354 | 318 | 113 | 335 | 437 | 151 | 366 | 2860 | 5712 |
| Red 64.5/121 | 294 | 394 | 301 | 267 | 139 | 315 | 117 | 303 | 406 | 2536 | 255 | 386 | 293 | 269 | 90 | 217 | 437 | 112 | 307 | 2366 | 4902 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Champ (6,447 yards, 71.6/138)
Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Silver (5,712 yards, 67.1/127)
735 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,902 yards, 64.5/121)
1,545 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 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 538 yards. 12 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Arboretum Club?
The Arboretum Club has a course rating of 71.6 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.5 with a slope of 121.
How long is The Arboretum Club?
From the back tees, The Arboretum Club plays 6,447 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Arboretum Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 418-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Arboretum Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Champ tees (6,447 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,902 yards).
Is The Arboretum Club public or private?
The Arboretum Club is a public golf course in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Arboretum Club?
Nearby courses include Vernon Hills Golf Course (Vernon Hills), Chevy Chase Golf Club (Wheeling), Nickol Knoll Golf Course (Arlington Heights), Ravinia Green Country Club (Riverwoods).
Is there a yardage book for The Arboretum Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Arboretum 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 The Arboretum Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Arboretum 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 The Arboretum 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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