The Orchards Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Belleville, IL with a par of 71. It offers 6 tee sets: champ (6,590 yards, slope 128, rating 71.8), blue (6,264 yards, slope 124, rating 70.1), white (5,830 yards, slope 118, rating 68), gold (5,451 yards, slope 117, rating 66.6), red (4,992 yards, slope 111, rating 64.4), green (4,873 yards, slope 111, rating 63.8). The hardest hole is #9, a par 4 playing 370 yards from the first tee.
The Orchards Golf Club
Belleville, IL
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A demanding opening par 4 that plays straight with a fairway that tightens as it approaches the green. Strategic bunkering on the right side of the green requires precision on the approach shot, making this a fitting start with a low handicap index.
A short par 3 with a wide, forgiving green that offers a chance to get on the board early. The modest length makes this one of the course's most accessible holes, despite its single-digit handicap rating.
A compact par 4 that plays shorter than many on the course, offering an early opportunity for birdie. The hole's brevity is offset by its positioning in the routing and strategic green complex.
A generous par 5 that provides a scoring opportunity for longer hitters. The extended length and relatively comfortable handicap rating suggest a hole designed with accessibility in mind, though the overall distance demands solid striking.
A straightforward par 4 that plays as one of the course's friendliest holes with its generous handicap index. The moderate yardage and layout offer a welcome respite in the opening stretch.
The shortest par 3 on the course, this hole presents a simple test with minimal trouble. Its high handicap index reflects the forgiving nature and confidence-building potential of this brief one-shotter.
A mid-length par 5 that offers good scoring potential for the second hole of the front side. The hole's moderate handicap suggests a well-balanced design with opportunities for different playing strategies.
A critical mid-length par 3 ranked as the fifth-most difficult hole on the course, indicating substantial challenge despite its short to moderate yardage. Hazards and green complexity create a deceptively tough one-shot assignment.
The most difficult hole on the entire course, this par 4 demands excellence in all aspects of the game. Its status as the stroke index 1 hole indicates formidable length, hazards, and strategic complexity that define The Orchards' toughest test.
A solid par 4 with moderate difficulty and consistent yardages across all tees. The hole's balanced handicap index and straightforward length suggest a well-crafted design without excessive trickery.
A substantial par 5 ranked as the second-most difficult on the course, demanding two powerful shots to set up the approach. Extended length and strategic positioning make this a pivotal hole in the back nine routing.
A relatively generous par 4 with forgiving yardage and a welcoming handicap index. The hole provides breathing room in the middle of the back nine with straightforward design and accessible green.
A strong par 4 ranked fourth in difficulty on the course, mixing substantial length with strategic hazards. The hole's positioning and challenge level establish it as a key test that separates good scoring from great scoring.
A very short par 3 that ranks among the course's easiest holes with a high handicap index. This diminutive one-shotter offers confidence and momentum to players heading toward the finishing stretch.
An accessible par 4 with a comfortable handicap rating that provides a scoring opportunity late in the round. The moderate yardage and forgiving nature make this an important birdie hole.
A short par 4 that plays as one of the course's most reachable two-shot holes with a mid-range handicap index. The reduced length compared to other par 4s offers a strategic advantage to accurate strikers.
The second-shortest par 3 on the course and the easiest hole on the back nine, providing a favorable setup before the dramatic finish. This brief one-shotter serves as a confidence builder heading into the closing hole.
The second-hardest hole on the course and a formidable finishing par 5 that demands two excellent shots to position for the approach. The extended yardage and ranking ensure that The Orchards' final hole tests and concludes the round decisively.
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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| HCP | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | |||
| champ | 452 | 194 | 358 | 547 | 432 | 177 | 498 | 213 | 426 | 3297 | 400 | 518 | 406 | 426 | 160 | 350 | 297 | 130 | 606 | 3293 | 6590 |
| blue | 415 | 170 | 352 | 528 | 404 | 170 | 479 | 198 | 414 | 3130 | 396 | 516 | 363 | 384 | 138 | 342 | 288 | 116 | 591 | 3134 | 6264 |
| white | 388 | 145 | 296 | 495 | 384 | 157 | 454 | 170 | 400 | 2889 | 375 | 488 | 340 | 348 | 132 | 307 | 279 | 110 | 562 | 2941 | 5830 |
| gold | 373 | 106 | 265 | 457 | 359 | 119 | 409 | 144 | 383 | 2615 | 368 | 465 | 338 | 344 | 114 | 290 | 272 | 93 | 552 | 2836 | 5451 |
| red | 337 | 97 | 252 | 411 | 296 | 114 | 403 | 140 | 370 | 2420 | 346 | 410 | 335 | 316 | 88 | 284 | 257 | 90 | 446 | 2572 | 4992 |
| green | 330 | 93 | 245 | 405 | 291 | 110 | 398 | 136 | 365 | 2373 | 338 | 403 | 331 | 310 | 85 | 280 | 225 | 88 | 440 | 2500 | 4873 |