Franklin County Country Club (Il)

A straightforward par 4 that plays relatively short with a wide fairway corridor. The approach to the green tightens, requiring accuracy into a modest target guarded by bunkers.

The #1 handicap hole, this long par 5 demands two strong shots to set up a scoring opportunity. Strategic positioning off the tee is essential as the fairway presents a clear corridor to attack the green.

A short par 3 playing under 200 yards from the back tees with a straightforward green complex. The hole's brevity and favorable handicap rating make it an excellent birdie opportunity if the green is found cleanly.

A deceptively challenging par 5 ranked #3 in difficulty despite moderate length, suggesting an awkward configuration or demanding approach. The hole's character rewards strategic positioning more than pure distance.

A mid-length par 4 with a compact yardage spread across tees. The narrow range between blue and black suggests a hole that doesn't dramatically lengthen, making accuracy and club selection paramount.

A short, forgiving par 3 under 170 yards from the tips that plays as the course's easiest hole. The straightforward design offers a welcome breather in the round.

A #5 handicap par 5 of medium length offering genuine birdie potential for skilled players. The hole's ranking suggests an open approach with minimal hazards, allowing aggressive play.

A mid-length par 3 requiring precision from 185 yards on the back tees. The hole presents a reasonable scoring opportunity without the extreme brevity of the par 3s earlier in the round.

A modest par 4 approaching 400 yards from the back with a straightforward layout. The fairway appears to offer decent width, making this a scorable hole to close the front nine.

The #2 handicap hole and one of the course's longest, this par 5 plays nearly 600 yards from the black tees. Two exceptional shots are required just to position for the third, making it a legitimate test of skill and power.

A mid-length par 4 with considerable variance in yardage across the tee boxes, suggesting strategic routing or significant elevation change. The hole's moderate handicap indicates a balanced design without extreme difficulty.

A short, accessible par 3 under 175 yards playing as one of the course's easier holes. This hole provides another birdie-making opportunity in the back nine.

The #4 handicap hole, this par 4 plays a full 420 yards from the black tees with a character that demands respect despite manageable length. The difficulty rating suggests either a tight fairway, demanding approach, or challenging green complex.

A substantial par 3 that can stretch beyond 215 yards from the back with large yardage gaps between tees. This is a genuine one-shot challenge requiring a confident, well-struck approach.

A mid-length par 4 ranked #8 in difficulty with a straightforward design from the fairway. The hole plays to approximately 375 yards, suggesting a balanced test of driving and approach play.

The course's shortest and easiest hole, this par 3 plays barely 140 yards from the back tees. Its simplicity makes it an ideal scoring opportunity late in the round.

A #10 handicap par 5 of moderate length offering genuine birdie potential with smart play. The mid-range yardage suggests an accessible hole compared to other par 5s on the course.

The closing par 4 plays a full 426 yards from the black tees and ranks #6 in difficulty, making it a demanding finish. The hole's prominence in the handicap rankings suggests a testing approach shot and green to conclude the round.