River Forest Country Club
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River Forest Country Club is a public 18-hole golf course located in Bensenville, Illinois.. From the Blue tees, the course plays to 6,816 yards with a par of 72. The Blue tees carry a slope rating of 147 and a course rating of 80.5.
River Forest Country Club is open to the public for daily-fee play. Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 147, River Forest Country Club is one of the more challenging courses in Illinois, playing harder than 98% of courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 13 tee sets ranging from 5,175 to 6,816 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Golf in Illinois typically runs from May through October. Spring and fall offer the best conditions with lower humidity and fewer crowds. Book early for prime weekend morning tee times during peak summer months.
Par
72
Length
6,816
Slope
147
Rating
80.5
Course Difficulty Analysis
147
This Course
133
IL Average
113
US Average
Based on 102 rated courses in Illinois
Which Tees Should I Play?
River Forest Country Club offers 13 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Handicap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | 6,816 | 147 | 80.5 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,816 | 139 | 74.0 | 0-5 |
Blue/Gold | 6,648 | 137 | 73.2 | 5-15 |
Gold | 6,455 | 143 | 78.5 | 5-15 |
Gold | 6,455 | 135 | 72.4 | 5-15 |
Gold/White | 6,216 | 133 | 71.2 | 5-15 |
White | 6,038 | 138 | 76.2 | 12-22 |
White | 6,038 | 131 | 70.5 | 12-22 |
Red/White | 5,829 | 135 | 75.0 | 12-22 |
Red | 5,647 | 133 | 74.0 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,647 | 127 | 68.7 | 20-30 |
Red/Green | 5,417 | 129 | 72.2 | 20-30 |
Green | 5,175 | 127 | 71.1 | 20-30 |
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | 147 | 80.5 | 325 | 422 | 190 | 570 | 408 | 402 | 206 | 571 | 329 | 3423 | 390 | 163 | 391 | 520 | 453 | 405 | 210 | 531 | 330 | 3393 | 6,816 |
Blue | 139 | 74.0 | 325 | 422 | 190 | 570 | 408 | 402 | 206 | 571 | 329 | 3423 | 390 | 163 | 391 | 520 | 453 | 405 | 210 | 531 | 330 | 3393 | 6,816 |
Blue/Gold | 137 | 73.2 | 325 | 397 | 166 | 570 | 408 | 402 | 189 | 556 | 314 | 3327 | 375 | 163 | 380 | 520 | 422 | 405 | 195 | 531 | 330 | 3321 | 6,648 |
Gold | 143 | 78.5 | 308 | 397 | 166 | 553 | 386 | 369 | 189 | 556 | 314 | 3238 | 375 | 145 | 380 | 509 | 422 | 379 | 195 | 498 | 314 | 3217 | 6,455 |
Gold | 135 | 72.4 | 308 | 397 | 166 | 553 | 386 | 369 | 189 | 556 | 314 | 3238 | 375 | 145 | 380 | 509 | 422 | 379 | 195 | 498 | 314 | 3217 | 6,455 |
Gold/White | 133 | 71.2 | 308 | 376 | 166 | 509 | 356 | 369 | 170 | 536 | 314 | 3104 | 361 | 145 | 346 | 509 | 380 | 379 | 180 | 498 | 314 | 3112 | 6,216 |
White | 138 | 76.2 | 286 | 376 | 142 | 509 | 356 | 342 | 170 | 536 | 304 | 3021 | 361 | 129 | 346 | 497 | 380 | 354 | 180 | 475 | 295 | 3017 | 6,038 |
White | 131 | 70.5 | 286 | 376 | 142 | 509 | 356 | 342 | 170 | 536 | 304 | 3021 | 361 | 129 | 346 | 497 | 380 | 354 | 180 | 475 | 295 | 3017 | 6,038 |
Red/White | 135 | 75.0 | 275 | 376 | 111 | 509 | 330 | 342 | 170 | 485 | 304 | 2902 | 361 | 119 | 332 | 497 | 380 | 340 | 180 | 445 | 273 | 2927 | 5,829 |
Red | 133 | 74.0 | 275 | 335 | 111 | 499 | 330 | 325 | 141 | 485 | 287 | 2788 | 343 | 119 | 332 | 440 | 411 | 340 | 156 | 445 | 273 | 2859 | 5,647 |
Red | 127 | 68.7 | 275 | 335 | 111 | 499 | 330 | 325 | 141 | 485 | 287 | 2788 | 343 | 119 | 332 | 440 | 411 | 340 | 156 | 445 | 273 | 2859 | 5,647 |
Red/Green | 129 | 72.2 | 255 | 335 | 103 | 499 | 330 | 276 | 133 | 485 | 259 | 2675 | 307 | 119 | 332 | 432 | 349 | 340 | 145 | 445 | 273 | 2742 | 5,417 |
Green | 127 | 71.1 | 255 | 284 | 103 | 469 | 281 | 276 | 133 | 435 | 259 | 2495 | 307 | 108 | 318 | 432 | 349 | 325 | 145 | 435 | 261 | 2680 | 5,175 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 11 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 |
Amenities at River Forest Country Club
River Forest Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is River Forest Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
River Forest Country Club is a public golf course located in Bensenville, IL. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does River Forest Country Club have?expand_more
River Forest Country Club is a 18-hole golf course.
What is the yardage at River Forest Country Club?expand_more
From the Gold/White tees, River Forest Country Club plays to 6,216 yards (par 72). The course offers 13 tee sets ranging from 5,175 to 6,816 yards.
What is the slope rating at River Forest Country Club?expand_more
The Blue tees at River Forest Country Club have a slope rating of 147 and a course rating of 80.5. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk River Forest Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at River Forest Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at River Forest Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at River Forest Country Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does River Forest Country Club offer?expand_more
River Forest Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is River Forest Country Club located?expand_more
River Forest Country Club is located in Bensenville, IL.
What is the difficulty level at River Forest Country Club?expand_more
River Forest Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 147. It plays harder than 98% of golf courses in Illinois. The average slope rating in Illinois is 133. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at River Forest Country Club?expand_more
River Forest Country Club offers 13 tee sets. Blue tees (6,816 yards, slope 147) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Green tees (5,175 yards, slope 127) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at River Forest Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at River Forest Country Club should play the Green tees, which play 5,175 yards with a slope of 127. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
How long does a round take at River Forest Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at River Forest Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.