Carlyle Lake Golf Club is a nine-hole course in Carlyle, Illinois, laid out with seven sets of tees and described as the longest nine-hole course in the state, making it playable for a wide range of ages and abilities.
The club places a strong emphasis on instruction and player development. A junior program operates through the GOAT Ranch Academy, which accepts students at all levels and uses game-based teaching methods. The academy's indoor learning center includes a 900-square-foot putting green and three hitting bays equipped with simulator technology.
Practice facilities include a range with FlightScope technology and a practice green built in 2020. A PGA head professional is on site, and club fitting and lessons are available.
| Tee | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total | Par | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | ||
| Purple | 388 | 393 | 343 | 396 | 342 | 304 | 130 | 434 | 522 | 3,252 | 36 | 35.2/113 |
| Red | 398 | 398 | 350 | 405 | 342 | 190 | 111 | 446 | 525 | 3,165 | 35 | 34.7/113 |
| Yellow | 328 | 322 | 322 | 356 | 316 | 297 | 97 | 393 | 440 | 2,871 | 35 | 33.2/109 |
Tee and scorecard data retrieved from the USGA GHIN course database
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