The Orchards Golf Course Belleville, Illinois
The Orchards Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Belleville, Illinois, playing 6,590 yards from the Champ tees with a rating of 71.8 and slope of 128.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,590 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.8 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Belleville, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.4881, -89.9211 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champ | 6,590 | 71 | 71.8 | 128 |
| Blue | 6,264 | 71 | 70.1 | 124 |
| White | 5,582 | 71 | 74.5 | 132 |
| Gold | 5,451 | 71 | 66.6 | 117 |
| Red | 4,676 | 71 | 67.7 | 115 |
| Green | 4,873 | 71 | 63.8 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champ 71.8/128 | 452 | 194 | 358 | 547 | 432 | 177 | 498 | 213 | 426 | 3297 | 400 | 518 | 406 | 426 | 160 | 350 | 297 | 130 | 606 | 3293 | 6590 |
| Blue 70.1/124 | 415 | 170 | 352 | 528 | 404 | 170 | 479 | 198 | 414 | 3130 | 396 | 516 | 363 | 384 | 138 | 342 | 288 | 116 | 591 | 3134 | 6264 |
| White 74.5/132 | 388 | 135 | 294 | 479 | 393 | 133 | 440 | 184 | 376 | 2822 | 342 | 455 | 340 | 325 | 129 | 288 | 248 | 117 | 516 | 2760 | 5582 |
| Gold 66.6/117 | 373 | 106 | 265 | 457 | 359 | 119 | 409 | 144 | 383 | 2615 | 368 | 465 | 338 | 344 | 114 | 290 | 272 | 93 | 552 | 2836 | 5451 |
| Red 67.7/115 | 339 | 97 | 249 | 411 | 294 | 115 | 406 | 142 | 320 | 2373 | 323 | 394 | 312 | 301 | 72 | 232 | 195 | 70 | 404 | 2303 | 4676 |
| Green 63.8/111 | 330 | 93 | 245 | 405 | 291 | 110 | 398 | 136 | 365 | 2373 | 338 | 403 | 331 | 310 | 85 | 280 | 225 | 88 | 440 | 2500 | 4873 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Champ (6,590 yards, 71.8/128)
Course rating 0.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,582 yards, 74.5/132)
1,008 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,676 yards, 67.7/115)
1,914 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 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 606 yards. 59 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3. The longest of the 9 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Orchards Golf Course?
The Orchards Golf Course has a course rating of 71.8 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 63.8 with a slope of 111.
How long is The Orchards Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Orchards Golf Course plays 6,590 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Orchards Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 426-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Orchards Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Champ tees (6,590 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,873 yards).
Is The Orchards Golf Course public or private?
The Orchards Golf Course is a public golf course in Belleville, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Orchards Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park, Tamarack Golf Club, Cardinal Creek Golf Course, St. Clair Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Orchards Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Orchards 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 The Orchards Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Orchards 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 The Orchards 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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