Mccook Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Salem, SD with a par of 72. It offers 2 tee sets: blue (6,214 yards, slope 120, rating 70.8), white (6,214 yards, slope 119, rating 70.2). The hardest hole is #2, a par 4 playing 375 yards from the first tee.
Mccook Country Club
Salem, SD
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A welcoming opening par 4 with a relatively straight fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, while the left offers a safer bailout area for positioning the approach shot.

The number one handicap hole, this demanding par 4 features a tight fairway with trouble lurking on both sides throughout the length. A precise approach is required to avoid greenside hazards and secure a par on this strategic test.

A reachable par 5 with a straightforward layout that rewards aggressive play on the second shot. The fairway is relatively open, but water or bunkers may guard the entrance to the green, requiring careful placement of the final approach.

A short par 4 that demands accuracy over distance, with a narrow fairway that leaves little margin for error off the tee. Greenside bunkers and potentially tight approaches make this a deceptive test despite the modest yardage.

The third-hardest hole on the course, this par 4 plays as a legitimate examination of shot-making with potential hazards framing the fairway. The green presents a demanding target, with bunkers or water likely guarding critical areas.

A generous par 5 offering multiple routes to the green for players of varying ability. The fairway opens up invitingly, though hazards likely tighten around the green to protect par and reward strong execution on the approach shot.

A mid-length par 3 with a single target to navigate to a well-bunkered green. The hole's primary challenge lies in accurate distance control and avoiding the greenside sand traps that protect this one-shot hole.

A solid par 4 with a doglegging or angled fairway that requires thoughtful positioning off the tee. Hazards likely shape the hole's playability, with the approach to the green presenting the primary test.

A testing par 3 of moderate length with water, bunkers, or both likely threatening both the tee shot and any miss around the green. Precision is essential on this short but challenging one-shotter.
A fairly straightforward par 4 to begin the back nine, though its mid-length yardage requires an accurate approach to a potentially well-protected green. The fairway is reasonably open, allowing players to settle into the second nine.
The second-hardest hole on the course, this par 4 presents a significant challenge with tight fairway conditions and a demanding approach shot. Strategic positioning is critical to avoid the hazards that frame this hole.
A generous par 5 where the fairway remains relatively open to allow aggressive second shots. Bunkers or water likely guard the green's entrance, requiring players to judge their aggression carefully on the approach.
A short but tricky par 4 where precision trumps power, with a narrow playing corridor and minimal forgiveness. Greenside bunkers and a tight green complex demand an accurate approach to avoid trouble.
The fourth-hardest hole, this par 4 features a challenging setup with hazards positioned to test both the drive and the approach shot. Strategic routing off the tee is essential to access a well-protected green.
The easiest hole on the course, this par 5 offers the most generous layout and is designed to give players a scoring opportunity. The straightforward fairway and accessible green make this a birdie chance for the field.
A short par 3 requiring a precise tee shot to a green surrounded by bunkers or water hazards. The confined landing area makes club selection and accuracy paramount on this diminutive but defending hole.
A well-crafted par 4 with a defined fairway that may dogleg or require strategic positioning to access the best angles for the approach. Greenside hazards add complexity to securing a par on this solid finishing test.
An elegant closing par 3 that brings the round to a memorable finish with water, bunkers, or both surrounding a modest green. This one-shot hole provides a final test of accuracy and nerve to complete the round.
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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 12 | |||
| blue | 355 | 375 | 500 | 326 | 390 | 480 | 156 | 360 | 165 | 3107 | 355 | 375 | 500 | 326 | 390 | 480 | 156 | 360 | 165 | 3107 | 6214 |
| white | 355 | 375 | 500 | 326 | 390 | 480 | 156 | 360 | 165 | 3107 | 355 | 375 | 500 | 326 | 390 | 480 | 156 | 360 | 165 | 3107 | 6214 |