Golf Courses by James Foulis

James Foulis designed 10 courses across 4 states in the Stymie directory.

10Courses

4States

1871–1928

James Foulis (22 August 1871 – 3 March 1928), also known as James Foulis Jr., was a Scottish-born professional golfer who played extensively in the United States. He won the second U.S. Open which was held in 1896. He also finished tied for third in the inaugural 1895 U.S. Open.

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Portfolio rankings

The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by James Foulis in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.

With scorecards

Peak slope

147

Longest

6,926 yds

Avg back tee

6,072 yds

Hardest James Foulis Courses

Highest Slope Rating

#	Course	City	Slope
1	Denver Country Club Denver, CO	Denver, CO	147
2	Geneva Golf Club Geneva, IL	Geneva, IL	139
3	Bonnie Brook Golf Course Waukegan, IL	Waukegan, IL	136
4	Onwentsia Club Lake Forest, IL	Lake Forest, IL	134
5	Sunset Country Club Saint Louis, MO	Saint Louis, MO	133
6	Glen Echo Country Club Saint Louis, MO	Saint Louis, MO	132
7	Ruth Park Golf Club Saint Louis, MO	Saint Louis, MO	125

Easiest James Foulis Courses

Lowest Slope (Public/Muni)

#	Course	City	Slope
1	Ruth Park Golf Club Saint Louis, MO	Saint Louis, MO	94
2	Denver Country Club Denver, CO	Denver, CO	109
3	Bonnie Brook Golf Course Waukegan, IL	Waukegan, IL	116
4	Glen Echo Country Club Saint Louis, MO	Saint Louis, MO	120
5	Onwentsia Club Lake Forest, IL	Lake Forest, IL	121
6	Geneva Golf Club Geneva, IL	Geneva, IL	129

Longest James Foulis Courses

Most Yards (Back Tees)

#	Course	City	Yards
1	Denver Country Club Denver, CO	Denver, CO	6,926
2	Onwentsia Club Lake Forest, IL	Lake Forest, IL	6,716
3	Sunset Country Club Saint Louis, MO	Saint Louis, MO	6,686
4	Bonnie Brook Golf Course Waukegan, IL	Waukegan, IL	6,640
5	Glen Echo Country Club Saint Louis, MO	Saint Louis, MO	6,461
6	Geneva Golf Club Geneva, IL	Geneva, IL	6,036
7	Ruth Park Golf Club Saint Louis, MO	Saint Louis, MO	3,037

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Denver Country Club

Denver, CO · 18 holes

Slope 147Est. 1902Scorecard

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Bonnie Brook Golf Course

Waukegan, IL · 18 holes

Slope 136Est. 1928Scorecard

Geneva Golf Club

Geneva, IL · 18 holes

Slope 139Est. 1900Scorecard

Hickory Hills Golf Club

Hickory Hills, IL · 18 holes

Est. 1923

Onwentsia Club

Lake Forest, IL · 18 holes

Slope 134Est. 1896Scorecard

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Glen Echo Country Club

Saint Louis, MO · 18 holes

Slope 132Est. 1901Scorecard

Ruth Park Golf Club

Saint Louis, MO · 9 holes

Slope 125Est. 1935Scorecard

Sunset Country Club

Saint Louis, MO · 18 holes

Slope 133Est. 1916Scorecard

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Delbrook Golf Club

Delavan, WI · 18 holes

Est. 1929

Nippersink Country Club & Lodge

Genoa City, WI · 18 holes

Est. 1922

Frequently asked about James Foulis

What is the hardest James Foulis course?

Denver Country Club in Denver, CO is the hardest James Foulis course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 147. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.

What is the longest James Foulis course?

Denver Country Club in Denver, CO is the longest James Foulis course at 6,926 yards from the back tees.

What is the easiest James Foulis course to play?

Among public and municipal James Foulis courses, Ruth Park Golf Club in Saint Louis, MO has the lowest slope rating at 94. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.

How many James Foulis courses have a slope of 140 or higher?

1 James Foulis course in the Stymie directory carries a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 7 with published scorecard data.

How long is the average James Foulis course?

Across 7 James Foulis courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,072 yards. The longest plays to 6,926 yards.