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 | 6 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,656 yards, 72.8/122)
Course rating 2.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Yellow (4,732 yards, 67.4/112)
924 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Orange (3,432 yards, 60/95)
2,224 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 10.0 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 184 yards. 127 from the Orange tees.
Stroke index 2.
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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 Covered Bridge Golf Club, Seneca Golf Course, Crescent Hill Golf Course (Louisville), Cardinal Hills Golf Course.
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.
How do you play Cherokee Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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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