Forest Park Golf Course Valparaiso, Indiana
Forest Park Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Valparaiso, Indiana, playing 5,843 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 68.6 and slope of 122.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,843 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 68.6 / 122 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Valparaiso, Indiana, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.4863, -87.0737 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,843 | 70 | 68.6 | 122 |
| White | 5,642 | 70 | 67.5 | 120 |
| Red | 5,178 | 72 | 70.5 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 68.6/122 | 390 | 475 | 376 | 178 | 340 | 466 | 329 | 198 | 392 | 3144 | 197 | 223 | 342 | 380 | 345 | 470 | 295 | 127 | 320 | 2699 | 5843 |
| White 67.5/120 | 375 | 465 | 366 | 168 | 325 | 456 | 318 | 183 | 377 | 3033 | 188 | 213 | 336 | 370 | 334 | 461 | 280 | 116 | 311 | 2609 | 5642 |
| Red 70.5/121 | 370 | 454 | 287 | 157 | 310 | 445 | 307 | 168 | 362 | 2860 | 158 | 203 | 320 | 337 | 322 | 355 | 218 | 104 | 301 | 2318 | 5178 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,843 yards, 68.6/122)
Course rating 1.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,642 yards, 67.5/120)
201 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,178 yards, 70.5/121)
665 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.5 above 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 475 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Forest Park Golf Course?
Forest Park Golf Course has a course rating of 68.6 and slope of 122 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.5 with a slope of 121.
How long is Forest Park Golf Course?
From the back tees, Forest Park Golf Course plays 5,843 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Forest Park Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 390-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Forest Park Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,843 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,178 yards).
Is Forest Park Golf Course public or private?
Forest Park Golf Course is a public golf course in Valparaiso, Indiana. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Forest Park Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Creekside Golf Course (Valparaiso), Glen Creekside Golf Course & Trainin, Valparaiso Country Club, Mink Lake Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Forest Park Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Forest Park 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 Forest Park Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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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