Idle Hour Country Club Kentucky
Idle Hour Country Club is a par-70 public course in Kentucky, playing 7,011 yards from the Ross tees with a rating of 75 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 11 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,011 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Kentucky, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.0263, -84.4682 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross | 7,011 | 70 | 75 | 134 |
| Back | 6,605 | 71 | 72.8 | 132 |
| Back/Middle | 6,299 | 71 | 71.8 | 130 |
| Middle | 6,193 | 71 | 76.8 | 137 |
| Middle/Forward | 5,783 | 71 | 68.8 | 123 |
| Forward | 5,291 | 74 | 72 | 130 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross 75/134 | 437 | 220 | 463 | 167 | 319 | 442 | 461 | 499 | 404 | 3412 | 370 | 214 | 529 | 186 | 438 | 475 | 442 | 484 | 461 | 3599 | 7011 |
| Back 72.8/132 | 419 | 207 | 443 | 139 | 301 | 425 | 433 | 468 | 381 | 3216 | 353 | 184 | 517 | 163 | 418 | 420 | 421 | 434 | 479 | 3389 | 6605 |
| Back/Middle 71.8/130 | 418 | 184 | 420 | 138 | 299 | 414 | 406 | 466 | 378 | 3123 | 325 | 183 | 511 | 165 | 414 | 401 | 300 | 421 | 456 | 3176 | 6299 |
| Middle 76.8/137 | 378 | 185 | 422 | 123 | 284 | 414 | 411 | 446 | 339 | 3002 | 330 | 162 | 509 | 145 | 380 | 404 | 402 | 421 | 438 | 3191 | 6193 |
| Middle/Forward 68.8/123 | 377 | 184 | 369 | 122 | 283 | 352 | 377 | 445 | 334 | 2843 | 325 | 161 | 446 | 146 | 375 | 360 | 353 | 340 | 434 | 2940 | 5783 |
| Forward 72/130 | 340 | 129 | 366 | 110 | 220 | 357 | 385 | 402 | 279 | 2588 | 275 | 116 | 445 | 94 | 304 | 361 | 355 | 336 | 417 | 2703 | 5291 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Ross (7,011 yards, 75/134)
Course rating 5.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Middle (6,193 yards, 76.8/137)
818 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Forward (5,291 yards, 72/130)
1,720 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.0 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 longest hole on the card at 529 yards. 30 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 167 yards. 110 from the Forward tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Idle Hour Country Club?
Idle Hour Country Club has a course rating of 75 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Forward tees, the rating is 72 with a slope of 130.
How long is Idle Hour Country Club?
From the back tees, Idle Hour Country Club plays 7,011 yards. The course is par 70 with 11 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Idle Hour Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 461-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Idle Hour Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Ross tees (7,011 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Forward tees (5,291 yards).
Is Idle Hour Country Club public or private?
Idle Hour Country Club is a public golf course in Kentucky. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Idle Hour Country Club?
Nearby courses include Tates Creek Golf Course, Lakeside Golf Course, Andover Golf & Country Club, Gay Brewer Jr Golf Course (Lexington).
Is there a yardage book for Idle Hour Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Idle Hour Country Club 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 Idle Hour Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Idle Hour Country Club 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 Idle Hour Country Club 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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