Buena Vista Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Dekalb, IL with a par of 64. It offers 2 tee sets: white (4,954 yards, slope 108, rating 63.8), gold (4,670 yards, slope 105, rating 62.6). The hardest hole is #3, a par 5 playing 510 yards from the first tee.

Buena Vista Golf Course

Dekalb, IL

whiteS:108R:63.8
goldS:105R:62.6

Get PDF Yardage Book

We'll email you the PDF link. No spam, ever.

Create Your Game Plan

Pick your tees, enter your bag, and get a personalized shot-by-shot strategy for every hole.

Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 15
283270

A short, straightforward par 4 with a wide fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard the right side of the green, rewarding accuracy on the approach shot.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502PAR 3
2Par 3
HCP 9
165130

A short par 3 playing to an elevated green protected by bunkers on both sides. The compact green demands a precise tee shot to avoid sand trouble.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 5
3Par 5
HCP 1
520510

Buena Vista's signature par 5, the #1 handicap hole features a dogleg right with water running along the entire right side. The fairway opens left, but the green is tightly bunkered, making this a three-shot test for most players.

Hole 4 satellite
1001504PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 11
193180

A mid-length par 3 with bunkers framing both sides of the green. The relatively open fairway provides a clear view, but precision is required to find the center of the putting surface.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 3
362350

A demanding par 4 ranked #3 in difficulty, this hole features a sharp dogleg left with out-of-bounds lurking down the left side. The narrow landing area and well-bunkered green make this a serious scoring threat.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 3
6Par 3
HCP 17
153140

The shortest par 3 on the course plays downhill to a small, elevated green surrounded by bunkers. Despite its length, the tight green and surrounding hazards make it a tricky short iron.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 3
7Par 3
HCP 5
212200

A mid-length par 3 with bunkers left and right of the green, creating a narrow target. The elevated green and bunker placement require an accurate tee shot to avoid trouble.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 3
8Par 3
HCP 13
169160

A short par 3 with a relatively open green approach but bunkers guarding the back and sides. The compact green requires the tee shot to land softly to hold the surface.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 7
420395

A solid par 4 ranked #7 in handicap, playing straightaway with fairway bunkers in the driving zone. Bunkers also protect the green on both sides, making both the drive and approach critical shots.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 16
283270

A short and straightforward par 4 with a generous fairway that opens toward the green. Light bunkering and a relatively forgiving layout make this a good scoring opportunity.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 3
11Par 3
HCP 10
165130

A short par 3 playing uphill to a well-bunkered green, with hazards pinching the green on both sides. The elevated putting surface and sand traps demand an accurate tee shot.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020025012PAR 5
12Par 5
HCP 2
520510

The #2 handicap par 5, this dogleg right features water hazards along the entire right side and trees tightening the fairway corridor. The heavily bunkered green requires a precise approach for a reasonable birdie chance.

Hole 13 satellite
10015013PAR 3
13Par 3
HCP 12
193180

A mid-length par 3 protected by bunkers on both sides of the green with additional sand behind. The compact green and surrounding hazards make accuracy essential from the tee.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 4
362350

Ranked #4 in difficulty, this par 4 plays as a dogleg left with out-of-bounds tight along the left side. The narrow fairway and bunkered green create a demanding two-shot hole.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 3
15Par 3
HCP 18
153140

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 3 features a large, relatively open green with light bunkering. The generous target area provides a birdie opportunity for most skill levels.

Hole 16 satellite
10015016PAR 3
16Par 3
HCP 6
212200

A mid-length par 3 with bunkers framing both sides of the green and additional hazards behind. The elevated, firm green demands precision to avoid the surrounding sand.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 3
17Par 3
HCP 14
169160

A short par 3 with bunkers guarding the left and right of the green, creating a narrow landing zone. The compact green and strategic bunkering make this deceptively difficult despite its length.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 8
420395

A finishing par 4 that plays straightaway with fairway bunkers in the drive zone and additional sand protecting the green. The closing hole provides a fitting test with its well-bunkered green and narrow fairway corridor.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par435343334324353433343264
HCP159111317513716102124186148
white283165520193362153212169420247728316552019336215321216942024774954
gold270130510180350140200160395233527013051018035014020016039523354670

More courses in Illinois

View all