Veterans Memorial Golf Course Great Lakes, Illinois
Veterans Memorial Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Great Lakes, Illinois, playing 6,637 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 72.7 and slope of 130.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,637 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.7 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Great Lakes, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.3123, -87.8699 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,637 | 72 | 72.7 | 130 |
| White | 6,140 | 72 | 75.6 | 132 |
| Gold | 5,406 | 72 | 71.5 | 123 |
| Red | 4,966 | 72 | 69.1 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.7/130 | 415 | 389 | 300 | 557 | 180 | 452 | 144 | 497 | 340 | 3274 | 478 | 417 | 162 | 393 | 431 | 344 | 183 | 521 | 434 | 3363 | 6637 |
| White 75.6/132 | 392 | 358 | 292 | 529 | 160 | 417 | 135 | 442 | 319 | 3044 | 450 | 385 | 161 | 365 | 400 | 320 | 145 | 486 | 384 | 3096 | 6140 |
| Gold 71.5/123 | 351 | 312 | 269 | 472 | 132 | 340 | 119 | 394 | 247 | 2636 | 419 | 338 | 134 | 324 | 368 | 313 | 116 | 426 | 332 | 2770 | 5406 |
| Red 69.1/118 | 323 | 255 | 241 | 434 | 120 | 332 | 103 | 354 | 247 | 2409 | 388 | 297 | 126 | 293 | 334 | 297 | 94 | 402 | 326 | 2557 | 4966 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,637 yards, 72.7/130)
Course rating 0.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,140 yards, 75.6/132)
497 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.6 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,966 yards, 69.1/118)
1,671 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.9 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 longest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 557 yards. 36 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 144 yards. 103 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Veterans Memorial Golf Course?
Veterans Memorial Golf Course has a course rating of 72.7 and slope of 130 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.1 with a slope of 118.
How long is Veterans Memorial Golf Course?
From the back tees, Veterans Memorial Golf Course plays 6,637 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Veterans Memorial Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 452-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Veterans Memorial Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,637 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,966 yards).
Is Veterans Memorial Golf Course public or private?
Veterans Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course in Great Lakes, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Veterans Memorial Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Lake Bluff Golf Course (Lake Bluff), Knollwood Club Golf Course (Lake Forest), Merit Club (Libertyville), Conway Farms Golf Club (Lake Forest).
Is there a yardage book for Veterans Memorial Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial 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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