Cardinal Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Effingham, IL with a par of 71. It offers 3 tee sets: white (5,833 yards, slope 107, rating 66.9), senior (5,251 yards, slope 100, rating 64.2), red (4,829 yards, slope 96, rating 62.3). The hardest hole is #9, a par 4 playing 331 yards from the first tee.

Cardinal Golf Course

Effingham, IL

whiteS:107R:66.9
seniorS:100R:64.2
redS:96R:62.3

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 5
1Par 5
HCP 13
454343343

A manageable par 5 with a relatively open layout, offering birdie opportunities for longer hitters. The fairway is inviting, though attention should be paid to positioning for the approach to the green.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502PAR 3
2Par 3
HCP 5
188188148

A short par 3 that plays directly toward the green with minimal hazards. Accuracy is more important than distance on this straightforward hole.

Hole 3 satellite
1003PAR 3
3Par 3
HCP 11
117117110

A brief par 3 with a tight, compact green. The small target makes precision essential despite the short distance.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 15
301301239

A short par 4 with a generous fairway that provides a comfortable setup for the approach. The hole is relatively forgiving and presents a solid scoring opportunity.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 9
270270250

A modest par 4 with a well-defined fairway and a green that requires a clean approach shot. The hole maintains a steady, uncomplicated character.

Hole 6 satellite
1001506PAR 3
6Par 3
HCP 7
162162152

A mid-length par 3 with a straightforward design and a clear line to the green. Bunkers or water may frame the green, demanding accurate shot-making.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 3
440410410

A demanding par 4 that plays as one of the course's most difficult holes, with length and strategic hazards testing the golfer. The fairway and green placement create a stiff challenge for scoring.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 5
8Par 5
HCP 17
450370370

A par 5 that offers multiple routes to the green, though hazards may penalize poor positioning. The hole's length and layout reward thoughtful play.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 1
394331331

The toughest hole on the course, this par 4 plays long and treacherous with significant hazards and strategic bunkering. Both length and accuracy are demanded to reach the well-protected green.

Hole 10 satellite
10010015020025010PAR 5
10Par 5
HCP 18
469390390

A lengthy par 5 that ranks among the most challenging at Cardinal, with hazards strategically placed to punish wayward shots. The three-shot nature of the hole demands careful route selection.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 4
11Par 4
HCP 12
349349282

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that may narrow or bend, requiring accuracy off the tee. The approach to the green must navigate course design elements that test precision.

Hole 12 satellite
10015012PAR 3
12Par 3
HCP 14
134134113

A brief par 3 with a compact green and minimal room for error. Despite its length, the hole demands accurate shot-making to find the target.

Hole 13 satellite
10015013PAR 3
13Par 3
HCP 8
192192142

A par 3 of moderate length with a well-defined green surrounded by strategic hazards. The hole presents a fair but demanding one-shot test.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 4
379306306

A strong par 4 ranked among the course's most difficult, with length and hazard placement creating a significant scoring challenge. The combination of distance and strategic bunkering makes this a pivotal hole.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 16
292292217

A short par 4 with a relatively open fairway and an approachable green, offering a chance to score well. The shorter distance makes accuracy the primary consideration.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 10
319319249

A solid par 4 with a defined fairway and green protected by strategic hazards. Balanced length and layout create a fair test of golf.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 2
420350350

A difficult par 4 and one of the course's most challenging holes, with length and hazard placement demanding both power and precision. The hole serves as a formidable finishing stretch.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 6
503427427

A finishing par 5 that combines length with strategic hazard placement, creating a dramatic final hole. The layout offers multiple scoring options while testing course management skills.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par533443454355433444453671
HCP135111597317118121484161026
white454188117301270162440450394277646934913419237929231942050330575833
senior343188117301270162410370331249239034913419230629231935042727595251
red343148110239250152410370331235339028211314230621724935042724764829

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