The Rail Golf Course Springfield, Illinois
The Rail Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Springfield, Illinois, playing 6,630 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.3 and slope of 127.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,630 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.3 / 127 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Springfield, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.8776, -89.6236 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,630 | 72 | 71.3 | 127 |
| White | 6,012 | 72 | 74.3 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,518 | 72 | 71.5 | 121 |
| Red | 5,406 | 72 | 70.9 | 120 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.3/127 | 355 | 419 | 405 | 476 | 158 | 363 | 198 | 541 | 373 | 3288 | 369 | 197 | 519 | 383 | 450 | 485 | 209 | 320 | 410 | 3342 | 6630 |
| White 74.3/127 | 331 | 384 | 361 | 445 | 124 | 342 | 160 | 494 | 349 | 2990 | 345 | 170 | 473 | 359 | 416 | 430 | 177 | 271 | 381 | 3022 | 6012 |
| Gold 71.5/121 | 312 | 356 | 347 | 419 | 100 | 326 | 127 | 477 | 330 | 2794 | 320 | 133 | 431 | 340 | 387 | 400 | 113 | 243 | 357 | 2724 | 5518 |
| Red 70.9/120 | 307 | 329 | 342 | 414 | 95 | 321 | 122 | 472 | 325 | 2727 | 315 | 128 | 426 | 335 | 382 | 395 | 108 | 238 | 352 | 2679 | 5406 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,630 yards, 71.3/127)
Course rating 0.7 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,012 yards, 74.3/127)
618 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,406 yards, 70.9/120)
1,224 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 158 yards. 95 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Rail Golf Course?
The Rail Golf Course has a course rating of 71.3 and slope of 127 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.9 with a slope of 120.
How long is The Rail Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Rail Golf Course plays 6,630 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 Rail Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 541-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Rail Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,630 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,406 yards).
Is The Rail Golf Course public or private?
The Rail Golf Course is a public golf course in Springfield, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Rail Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Long Bridge Golf Course (Springfield), North Cherokee Village, The Oaks Golf Course (Springfield), Bergen Golf Course (Springfield).
Is there a yardage book for The Rail Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Rail 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 Rail Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Rail 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 Rail 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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