Red Tail Run Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Decatur, IL with a par of 72. It offers 5 tee sets: black (7,309 yards, slope 132, rating 74.7), blue (6,713 yards, slope 125, rating 72), blue/white (6,420 yards, slope 121, rating 70.7), white (6,164 yards, slope 118, rating 69.5), gold (5,651 yards, slope 113, rating 67.1). The hardest hole is #4, a par 4 playing 424 yards from the first tee.
Red Tail Run Golf Course
Decatur, IL
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A straightforward par 4 that offers a relatively open fairway before tightening as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect both sides of the green, demanding accuracy on the approach shot to find the putting surface.

A lengthy par 5 that rewards aggressive play for those who can find the fairway off the tee. Water hazards frame the hole strategically, particularly on the left side, making positioning crucial for a successful second shot.

A short par 4 with a narrow, tight fairway that demands precision from the start. The reduced length is offset by hazards guarding the green and minimal room for error, making this a deceptive test despite its modest yardage.

Red Tail's signature hole and the course's most difficult, this par 4 features significant hazards that come into play on both sides of a demanding fairway. The green sits elevated with bunkers and water creating multiple angles of attack, requiring a well-executed approach to avoid trouble.

A short, straightforward par 3 that plays across a modest distance to a well-bunkered green. While the yardage is forgiving, the bunker placement demands a precise strike to secure a birdie opportunity.

A compact par 4 with a narrow fairway corridor that requires an accurate drive. The green is tightly framed by bunkers, leaving little margin for error on the approach and creating a scoring opportunity for those who navigate the tee shot successfully.

A strategic par 5 that presents multiple routing options depending on distance and hazard placement. Water and bunkers positioned throughout the hole reward smart positioning and penalize overambitious play.

A challenging par 3 with significant length that plays toward a well-protected green surrounded by bunkers. The hazards are strategically placed to punish both short and wayward approaches, making this a pivotal moment in the round.

The third-hardest hole on the course, this par 4 plays longer than its yardage suggests with hazards framing the fairway and bunkers guarding the green. The approach must be precise to avoid the trouble protecting this demanding finishing hole on the front nine.

A moderate par 4 with a relatively open fairway that narrows slightly toward the green. Bunkers and hazards frame the approach area, creating a fair but firm test to begin the back nine.

A straightforward par 4 with a clear fairway and manageable approach into the green. Bunkers provide strategic defense without excessive penal hazards, offering a scoring opportunity in the round.

A solid par 4 of above-average length with hazards that come into play for those who stray from the fairway. The green sits protected by bunkers, demanding accuracy on the approach to avoid dropped strokes.

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 3 is the most forgiving test at Red Tail. Despite its brevity, strategic bunker placement around the green still requires a solid contact to ensure a birdie opportunity.

The second-hardest hole on the course, this powerful par 5 features significant length and hazards that reward strategic positioning. Water and bunkers frame the fairway and guard the green, making this a defining hole in the round that separates solid play from exceptional scoring.

A challenging par 4 of above-average length with hazards framing both sides of the fairway and guarding the green. The hole's difficulty is amplified by strategic bunker placement, requiring both power and accuracy to avoid trouble.

A short par 4 with a narrow, tight fairway that demands precision off the tee. Limited yardage is offset by hazards guarding the green and minimal forgiving terrain, creating a strategic and interesting shorter hole.

A substantial par 3 that plays across considerable distance to a green protected by bunkers and hazards. The length and defensive bunkering make this a formidable one-shot hole requiring a committed, accurate strike.

A finishing par 5 of championship length that features hazards framing the fairway and protecting the green, providing a climactic final hole. The length and strategic hazard placement demand two excellent shots to set up a birdie opportunity and finish strong.
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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | |||
| black | 450 | 604 | 334 | 473 | 180 | 364 | 568 | 238 | 453 | 3664 | 420 | 398 | 466 | 157 | 564 | 449 | 342 | 231 | 618 | 3645 | 7309 |
| blue | 416 | 552 | 316 | 424 | 165 | 339 | 518 | 206 | 400 | 3336 | 382 | 364 | 432 | 133 | 548 | 406 | 318 | 205 | 589 | 3377 | 6713 |
| blue/white | 383 | 552 | 316 | 399 | 165 | 339 | 518 | 164 | 370 | 3206 | 382 | 364 | 398 | 133 | 548 | 380 | 318 | 185 | 506 | 3214 | 6420 |
| white | 383 | 522 | 280 | 399 | 143 | 300 | 490 | 188 | 370 | 3075 | 356 | 337 | 398 | 114 | 513 | 380 | 300 | 185 | 506 | 3089 | 6164 |
| gold | 357 | 487 | 244 | 362 | 121 | 272 | 474 | 164 | 342 | 2823 | 321 | 299 | 364 | 98 | 480 | 351 | 272 | 167 | 476 | 2828 | 5651 |