Cherokee Golf Course Louisville, Kentucky
Cherokee Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Louisville, Kentucky, playing 5,656 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 72.8 and slope of 122.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 9 holes, par 70 (6 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,656 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 122 |
| Tee Options | 11 |
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.2410, -85.7041 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,656 | 70 | 72.8 | 122 |
| White/Blue Combo | 5,479 | 70 | 66.6 | 113 |
| White | 5,302 | 70 | 70.6 | 119 |
| Yellow | 4,732 | 70 | 67.4 | 112 |
| Red | 4,338 | 70 | 65.2 | 108 |
| Orange | 3,432 | 70 | 60 | 95 |
| Blue | 5,656 | 70 | 72.8 | 122 |
| White | 5,302 | 70 | 70.6 | 119 |
| Yellow | 4,732 | 70 | 67.4 | 112 |
| Red | 4,338 | 70 | 65.2 | 108 |
| Orange | 3,432 | 70 | 60 | 95 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.8/122 | 527 | 301 | 295 | 213 | 295 | 184 | 358 | 202 | 453 | 2828 | 527 | 301 | 295 | 213 | 295 | 184 | 358 | 202 | 453 | 2828 | 5656 |
| White/Blue Combo 66.6/113 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| White 70.6/119 | 510 | 289 | 288 | 185 | 279 | 155 | 308 | 192 | 445 | 2651 | 510 | 289 | 288 | 185 | 279 | 155 | 308 | 192 | 445 | 2651 | 5302 |
| Yellow 67.4/112 | 463 | 267 | 257 | 158 | 247 | 143 | 290 | 170 | 371 | 2366 | 463 | 267 | 257 | 158 | 247 | 143 | 290 | 170 | 371 | 2366 | 4732 |
| Red 65.2/108 | 432 | 245 | 244 | 150 | 242 | 127 | 211 | 152 | 366 | 2169 | 432 | 245 | 244 | 150 | 242 | 127 | 211 | 152 | 366 | 2169 | 4338 |
| Orange 60/95 | 305 | 189 | 194 | 122 | 237 | 127 | 204 | 94 | 244 | 1716 | 305 | 189 | 194 | 122 | 237 | 127 | 204 | 94 | 244 | 1716 | 3432 |
| Blue 72.8/122 | 527 | 301 | 295 | 213 | 295 | 184 | 358 | 202 | 453 | 2828 | 527 | 301 | 295 | 213 | 295 | 184 | 358 | 202 | 453 | 2828 | 5656 |
| White 70.6/119 | 510 | 289 | 288 | 185 | 279 | 155 | 308 | 192 | 445 | 2651 | 510 | 289 | 288 | 185 | 279 | 155 | 308 | 192 | 445 | 2651 | 5302 |
| Yellow 67.4/112 | 463 | 267 | 257 | 158 | 247 | 143 | 290 | 170 | 371 | 2366 | 463 | 267 | 257 | 158 | 247 | 143 | 290 | 170 | 371 | 2366 | 4732 |
| Red 65.2/108 | 432 | 245 | 244 | 150 | 242 | 127 | 211 | 152 | 366 | 2169 | 432 | 245 | 244 | 150 | 242 | 127 | 211 | 152 | 366 | 2169 | 4338 |
| Orange 60/95 | 305 | 189 | 194 | 122 | 237 | 127 | 204 | 94 | 244 | 1716 | 305 | 189 | 194 | 122 | 237 | 127 | 204 | 94 | 244 | 1716 | 3432 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,656 yards, 72.8/122)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 1 (par 5, 527 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Yellow (4,732 yards, 67.4/112)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Orange (3,432 yards, 60/95)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 6 (127 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 527 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At only 301 yards, aggressive players may consider going for the green off the tee.
The shortest par 3 at 184 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. At 527 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Cherokee Golf Course?
Cherokee Golf Course has a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 122 from the back tees. From the Orange tees, the rating is 60 with a slope of 95.
How long is Cherokee Golf Course?
From the back tees, Cherokee Golf Course plays 5,656 yards. The course is par 70 with 9 holes (6 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Cherokee Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 527-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Cherokee Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,656 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Orange tees (3,432 yards).
Is Cherokee Golf Course public or private?
Cherokee Golf Course is a public golf course in Louisville, Kentucky. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Cherokee Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Big Spring Country Club, Audubon Country Club, Elk Run Golf Club (Jeffersonville), Wildwood Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Cherokee Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Cherokee 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.
Does Cherokee Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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