Shepherd'S Crook Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Zion, IL with a par of 71. It offers 4 tee sets: silver (6,741 yards, slope 133, rating 72.3), black (6,218 yards, slope 128, rating 70), gold (5,865 yards, slope 124, rating 68.4), green (4,832 yards, slope 113, rating 63.7). The hardest hole is #5, a par 4 playing 373 yards from the first tee.

Shepherd'S Crook Golf Course

Zion, IL

silverS:133R:72.3
blackS:128R:70
goldS:124R:68.4
greenS:113R:63.7

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 17
343325313262

A short, straightforward par 4 with a wide-open fairway that offers a welcoming start to the round. The green is well-bunkered on the right side, demanding accuracy on the approach shot.

Hole 2 satellite
1001001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 11
375359347294

A solid mid-length par 4 requiring a confident tee shot to set up the approach. The fairway tightens as it approaches the green, with bunkers positioned to catch wayward shots on both sides.

Hole 3 satellite
1001501001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 15
347315303249

A compact par 4 with relatively generous fairway width and short yardage despite its mid-handicap rating. A single bunker or two guard the green entrance, rewarding straight play with a scoring opportunity.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502004PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 3
246220180151

A challenging one-shotter that plays as the third-hardest hole on the course despite par-3 length. Water or significant hazards protect the front or sides of the green, making club selection critical.

Hole 5 satellite
1001001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 1
427395373335

The stroke-1 handicap hole and a formidable par 4 that demands two solid shots to reach the green in regulation. The fairway likely narrows or doglegs, with strategic hazards punishing anything but disciplined play.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 4
6Par 4
HCP 7
412367332245

A mid-length par 4 with character and moderate difficulty that requires thoughtful course management. Bunkers and potential water hazards frame the fairway or green complex, defining the ideal approach angle.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002501001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 13
341319308258

A short par 4 that plays deceptively difficult due to its design rather than length, with an interesting dogleg or elevated green. Strategic bunkering or narrow fairway passages demand precision over power.

Hole 8 satellite
1001508PAR 3
8Par 3
HCP 9
165145133114

A short par 3 that is the easiest on the course and offers a reprieve with a modest yardage. The minimal hazard protection and accessible green make this a birdie opportunity if the tee shot is true.

Hole 9 satellite
1001001502002509PAR 5
9Par 5
HCP 5
572555516436

A substantial par 5 with excellent scoring potential for those who navigate its length successfully. The hole likely features strategic water or bunkers that reward smart positioning over aggressive play.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 6
422393381295

A strong par 4 from the back tees that plays as a substantial test despite being only the sixth-hardest hole. Out-of-bounds or water along one side and bunkers near the green narrow the target zones significantly.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020010015011PAR 3
11Par 3
HCP 8
190160142126

A mid-length par 3 with straightforward design but genuine challenge in its hazard placement or green complexity. Bunkers flanking the green or a narrow entrance require a committed, accurate tee shot.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 12
380347335275

A manageable par 4 where precision matters more than distance, with a fairway that likely plays narrower around the 200-yard mark. Greenside bunkers or water demand a well-struck approach to avoid trouble.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 14
412376364296

A mid-range par 4 with moderate length and difficulty, featuring an interesting fairway shape or strategic hazard placement. The approach shot is the deciding factor, with bunkers or water guarding one or both sides of the green.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 5
14Par 5
HCP 2
615572534461

The stroke-2 handicap and one of the course's toughest tests, a long par 5 that rewards strategic three-shot golf. Water, bunkers, or out-of-bounds likely define the fairway corridor, with a demanding green complex.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025010015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 4
414365351285

A strong par 4 that ranks among the top five hardest holes despite not being the longest. Hazards frame the fairway approach, and the green is well-defended, requiring two quality strikes to score well.

Hole 16 satellite
10010016PAR 3
16Par 3
HCP 18
14912710770

The easiest hole on the course, a short par 3 that provides a confidence-building opportunity in the round's closing stretch. The green is relatively accessible with minimal hazard protection, favoring aggressive play.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 16
365336324250

A short par 4 with deceptive difficulty, likely featuring an unusual shape or tight fairway corridor that plays harder than yardage suggests. Bunkers or water in strategic positions penalize anything other than controlled execution.

Hole 18 satellite
10010015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 10
566542522430

A substantial par 5 finish that presents a birdie opportunity for solid players while demanding respect for its length and complexity. Strategic hazards guide the two-shot approach to setting up the final stroke, rewarding proper course management throughout.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par444344435354344543453671
HCP171115317139568121424181610
silver343375347246427412341165572322842219038041261541414936556635136741
black325359315220395367319145555300039316034737657236512733654232186218
gold313347303180373332308133516280538114233536453435110732452230605865
green26229424915133524525811443623442951262752964612857025043024884832

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