Elbel Park Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in South Bend, IN with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: championship (red) (6,890 yards, slope 127, rating 73.2), back (green) (6,441 yards, slope 125, rating 70.9), middle (blue) (6,109 yards, slope 117, rating 69.2), forward (white) (5,159 yards, slope 107, rating 64.8). The hardest hole is #1, a par 4 playing 411 yards from the first tee.
Elbel Park Golf Course
South Bend, IN
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The #1 handicap hole opens with a demanding straight par 4 featuring a narrow approach to the green. Bunkers protect both sides of the landing area, and the green is well-bunkered right, making accuracy off the tee critical on this signature opening hole.

A lengthy par 5 with a wide fairway that provides ample room for the opening shot. Water hazards frame the left side of the fairway throughout, requiring careful placement before attempting the approach to a well-protected green.

A short par 4 with a straightforward design and relatively open approach. The tight green is surrounded by bunkers, punishing anything offline and rewarding accurate iron play from the fairway.

A modest par 3 that plays short and straightforward with a single green complex. The accessibility of this hole makes it the easiest on the course and a potential scoring opportunity.

The #3 handicap hole is a demanding par 4 with a narrow, undulating fairway that requires precision from the tee. Water or out-of-bounds left creates a significant hazard, while bunkers guard the green's left and right flanks.

A substantial par 5 playing upward with length that demands two solid strikes to reach scoring position. Hazards frame the left side throughout, and the elevated green is protected by bunkers, making this a challenging three-shotter.

A straightforward par 4 with a relatively open design and moderate length. This approachable hole offers a reprieve before the back nine and provides a scoring chance for steady play.

A mid-length par 3 featuring an island green or peninsula surrounded by water on multiple sides. The narrow target demands a precise approach shot to avoid the water hazard surrounding the putting surface.

The #5 handicap hole is a compact par 4 with a tight, bunkered green that punishes poor approach shots. The relatively short yardage masks the difficulty of holding the well-guarded green in regulation.

The #2 handicap hole presents a long, demanding par 4 that plays as the second-toughest hole on the course. Water or out-of-bounds left threatens the entire hole, while bunkers right of the fairway create a penal hazard.

A generous par 5 with a wide, inviting fairway that accommodates two solid strikes. Bunkers dot the sides of the fairway and guard the green, though the overall openness provides multiple scoring options.

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 4 plays downhill and straightforward with minimal hazards. The open green complex invites aggressive play and presents an excellent birdie opportunity.

A formidable par 3 playing at mid-range length with a small, well-bunkered green that requires accuracy. The elevated green and surrounding bunkers make this a challenging one-shotter despite its relatively short yardage.

A straightforward par 4 with a fairly open fairway and a relatively accessible green. This moderate-difficulty hole provides a balanced challenge with minimal extreme hazards.

The #8 handicap hole is a long, challenging par 5 with significant length and undulating terrain. Bunkers strategically placed throughout the hole penalize inaccuracy, and the green is well-guarded, making this a true three-shotter.

A compact par 4 with a narrow fairway and tight green complex surrounded by bunkers. The relatively short yardage belies the precision required to score well on this strategically bunkered hole.

A mid-length par 3 with a straightforward design and open approach to the green. While relatively accessible, accurate placement is still required to avoid the surrounding hazards and secure a par.

The #4 handicap hole closes the round with a demanding par 4 featuring a narrow fairway and well-protected green. Water or out-of-bounds left creates a significant hazard throughout, testing composure on this dramatic finishing hole.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 4 | |||
| championship (red) | 446 | 501 | 383 | 184 | 404 | 528 | 426 | 205 | 378 | 3455 | 416 | 501 | 365 | 231 | 386 | 527 | 382 | 192 | 435 | 3435 | 6890 |
| back (green) | 411 | 480 | 360 | 166 | 370 | 512 | 365 | 177 | 345 | 3186 | 398 | 481 | 350 | 215 | 371 | 500 | 360 | 185 | 395 | 3255 | 6441 |
| middle (blue) | 390 | 458 | 349 | 150 | 356 | 494 | 341 | 162 | 330 | 3030 | 376 | 459 | 337 | 193 | 351 | 481 | 333 | 173 | 376 | 3079 | 6109 |
| forward (white) | 339 | 386 | 251 | 138 | 300 | 409 | 294 | 141 | 280 | 2538 | 304 | 399 | 323 | 138 | 310 | 413 | 285 | 165 | 284 | 2621 | 5159 |