The Links of Jacksonville Illinois
The Links of Jacksonville is a par-72 public course in Illinois, playing 6,836 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.6 and slope of 121.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,836 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.6 / 121 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.6994, -90.2149 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,836 | 72 | 71.6 | 121 |
| White | 6,495 | 72 | 70.1 | 117 |
| Gold | 5,938 | 72 | 73 | 121 |
| Red | 5,265 | 72 | 69.2 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.6/121 | 374 | 404 | 512 | 208 | 440 | 493 | 411 | 151 | 355 | 3348 | 431 | 205 | 553 | 404 | 180 | 399 | 436 | 332 | 548 | 3488 | 6836 |
| White 70.1/117 | 356 | 386 | 494 | 186 | 424 | 475 | 394 | 131 | 335 | 3181 | 413 | 185 | 535 | 386 | 159 | 378 | 418 | 310 | 530 | 3314 | 6495 |
| Gold 73/121 | 332 | 350 | 445 | 177 | 382 | 440 | 329 | 120 | 322 | 2897 | 388 | 167 | 477 | 352 | 146 | 356 | 389 | 301 | 465 | 3041 | 5938 |
| Red 69.2/113 | 323 | 257 | 435 | 164 | 279 | 430 | 241 | 112 | 312 | 2553 | 295 | 157 | 467 | 274 | 136 | 346 | 291 | 291 | 455 | 2712 | 5265 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,836 yards, 71.6/121)
Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,938 yards, 73/121)
898 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,265 yards, 69.2/113)
1,571 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 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 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 553 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 151 yards. 112 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Links of Jacksonville?
The Links of Jacksonville has a course rating of 71.6 and slope of 121 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.2 with a slope of 113.
How long is The Links of Jacksonville?
From the back tees, The Links of Jacksonville plays 6,836 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 Links of Jacksonville?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 440-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Links of Jacksonville?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,836 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,265 yards).
Is The Links of Jacksonville public or private?
The Links of Jacksonville is a public golf course in Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Links of Jacksonville?
Nearby courses include Jacksonville Country Club, Northridge Hills, Terry Park Golf Course (Palmyra), Brookhills Golf Club (Springfield).
Is there a yardage book for The Links of Jacksonville?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Links of Jacksonville 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 Links of Jacksonville?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Links of Jacksonville 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 Links of Jacksonville 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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