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
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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| HCP | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 6 | |||
| white | 454 | 188 | 117 | 301 | 270 | 162 | 440 | 450 | 394 | 2776 | 469 | 349 | 134 | 192 | 379 | 292 | 319 | 420 | 503 | 3057 | 5833 |
| senior | 343 | 188 | 117 | 301 | 270 | 162 | 410 | 370 | 331 | 2492 | 390 | 349 | 134 | 192 | 306 | 292 | 319 | 350 | 427 | 2759 | 5251 |
| red | 343 | 148 | 110 | 239 | 250 | 152 | 410 | 370 | 331 | 2353 | 390 | 282 | 113 | 142 | 306 | 217 | 249 | 350 | 427 | 2476 | 4829 |