Course
Ravinia Green is home to one of the most picturesque and memorable 18-hole championship golf courses in Riverwoods, Illinois. With over 100 …
Ravinia Green is home to one of the most picturesque and memorable 18-hole championship golf courses in Riverwoods, Illinois. With over 100 bunkers and water coming into play on over 10 holes, players of all skill levels are sure to be challenged and entertained. The club also provides two putting greens and a vast driving range with chipping and short driving areas.
# 1 / Hole #1
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 13
Women's 9
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 355
BLUE 342
WHITE 327
GREEN 318
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| The first hole is a relatively short par 4 with a slight dog leg to the right. A simple pitch shot awaits those who can hit their tee ball far. |
# 2 / Hole #2
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 9
Women's 3
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 555
BLUE 514
WHITE 488
GREEN 454
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| The longest hole on the course requires an accurate drive to avoid the water left and bunkers right. On your approach, you’ll notice that the fairway bends slightly left as it nears the putting surface. |
# 3 / Hole #3
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 15
Women's 15
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 191
BLUE 176
WHITE 158
GREEN 145
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| One of the longest par 3s on the course, the third hole features a green that slopes back to front and is guarded by a series of bunkers on both sides. |
# 4 / Hole #4
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 5
Women's 7
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 412
BLUE 400
WHITE 380
GREEN 320
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| You’ll want to favor the left side of the fairway on this tee shot, as it will make your approach more manageable. The green on this hole is fairly large, but also slopes severely from back to front. Anything above the hole will leave you a difficult putt. |
# 5 / Hole #5
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 7
Women's 11
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 409
BLUE 386
WHITE 364
GREEN 310
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| The tee shot on the fifth will require you to avoid water on the left. As you approach this elevated green, be sure to pay close attention to your club selection, as the green height can be tricky. |
# 6 / Hole #6
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 3
Women's 1
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 438
BLUE 515
WHITE 495
GREEN 456
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| This three-shot par 5 will require a lay-up in order to avoid trouble. The green on this hole is relatively flat, but subtle breaks can make it challenging. |
# 7 / Hole #7
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 1
Women's 5
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 472
BLUE 447
WHITE 424
GREEN 383
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| The most difficult hole on the course is next. It’s straight, but the length and out-of-bounds that runs down the left make it demanding. Your second shot will be lengthy into a green that slopes back to front. |
# 8 / Hole #8
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 17
Women's 17
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 191
BLUE 172
WHITE 155
GREEN 144
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| This signature par 3 demands a tee shot that avoids the stunning water feature. After hitting the green, you’ll still need to navigate a green that’s always challenging. |
# 9 / Hole #9
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 11
Women's 13
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 366
BLUE 351
WHITE 329
GREEN 311
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| The front nine finishes with a short, dogleg part 4. Fairway bunkers hug the inside of the bend and will want to be avoided off the tee. The green is protected in front by a pond. |
# 10 / Hole #10
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 2
Women's 14
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 447
BLUE 433
WHITE 415
GREEN 301
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| A giant oak tree located on the right-center of the tenth fairway greets you on the tenth tee. You’ll have the option to go over or under it, but regardless of your decision, a long approach will be left into the green. |
# 11 / Hole #11
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 12
Women's 2
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 502
BLUE 485
WHITE 471
GREEN 427
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| A sharp dogleg right par 5 means you’ll have a risk and reward decision to make on this hole. The smart play is to favor the left-center of the fairway to leave yourself a clear shot into the green. |
# 12 / Hole #12
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 8
Women's 6
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 365
BLUE 351
WHITE 335
GREEN 254
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| The ideal drive on this short par 4 is down the center or right side of the fairway to avoid the out-of-bounds left. A large pond guards the front of this green with a severe back to front slope. |
# 13 / Hole #13
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 18
Women's 16
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 169
BLUE 153
WHITE 130
GREEN 115
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| The green on this short par 3 features a shelf on the back center of the green. If used properly, it’ll reward a phenomenal tee shot. |
# 14 / Hole #14
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 6
Women's 12
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 414
BLUE 400
WHITE 381
GREEN 305
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| This long par 4 moves hard from right to left. Be careful not to get too greedy off the tee or your ball may find the water on the left. |
# 15 / Hole #15
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 14
Women's 10
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 373
BLUE 357
WHITE 341
GREEN 272
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| The fifteenth places a premium on a well-positioned tee shot. A pond bisects the fairway, forcing a decision to lay-up or carry the water. Ideally, you’ll want to approach this green from the right side of the fairway to give you the best angle. |
# 16 / Hole #16
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 10
Women's 8
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 381
BLUE 361
WHITE 336
GREEN 325
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| A tee shot down the right side of the fairway will be advantageous, as it gives you the best view of the green. The second shot tends to play longer, so club selection is important. |
# 17 / Hole #17
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 16
Women's 18
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 182
BLUE 155
WHITE 134
GREEN 109
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| The final par 3 on the course features a green that’s guarded by both water and bunkers. Once on the green, you’ll notice severe undulations that are sure to test your putting. |
# 18 / Hole #18
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 4
Women's 4
Yardage by Tee:
BLACK 544
BLUE 504
WHITE 477
GREEN 424
Slope:
Black - 73.8/136 | Blue - 72.2/132 | White - 70.6/128 | Green - Men 67.2/120 | Green - Ladies 72.1/128
Pro Tips
| The finishing hole is a reachable par 5, but only if you hit the fairway off the tee. Laying-up and playing it as a three-shot hole is the smart play given the narrow fairway. |