Course Layout & Rules of Play
Hoopeston's Premier Shot-Maker's Challenge
Course Map Overview
The Course
Hubbard Trail measures 3,042 yards for men and 2,624 yards for ladies, playing to a par of 36. This interesting, older-style course is a shot-maker's dream featuring rolling terrain and mature, tree-lined fairways.
The small, undulating greens are beautifully bunkered, and a meandering creek comes into play on six of the nine holes. The course features a complete tee-to-green watering system and updated layouts for an exceptional playing experience. Practice putting greens are available on site.
Local Rules
U.S.G.A. Rules Govern All Play Unless Modified by Local Rules:
- Out of Bounds: Defined by white stakes on Holes 1, 2, 5, 8, and 9. (Penalty: Stroke and distance)
- Water Hazards: Located on Holes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 9. Drop back. (Penalty: 1 stroke)
- Bridges & Cart Paths: Relief of 2 club lengths. Free drop allowed except when ball lies inside a hazard.
- Lateral Hazards: Defined strictly by red stakes.
- Lost Ball: Re-hit from original position. (Penalty: Stroke and distance)
- Hole 5 Notice: Players must check the tee before starting Hole 5.
Hole 1
Tee Shot
The GreenCourse Strategy
Chances of starting off with a birdie are good for the player that creates three good shots. This hole plays longer on most days because the wind blows straight into the player’s face. For the long & accurate player, reaching the green in two is possible on calm days. Green is elevated and slopes from back to front with sand bunkers guarding both front sides.
Hole 2
Tee Shot
The GreenCourse Strategy
A well planned three-wood off the tee will leave a short iron into a small green, which is elevated and slopes from back to front. Sand bunkers guard both sides of the green. Pay close attention to the influence of the creek on the break of your putt!
Hole 3
Tee Shot
The GreenCourse Strategy
Wind is always a factor for this tee shot! Two deep sand bunkers and two grass bunkers guard this elevated green. Par is always a good score on this hole. The green is elevated and slopes slightly from back to front. Pay close attention to the influence of the creek on the break of your putt!
Hole 4
Tee Shot
The GreenCourse Strategy
The yardage makes this sound like an easy hole, but a strategic drive should result in a short iron to a very hard-to-hold, narrow green, which slopes from front to back and is guarded by two large sand bunkers.
Hole 5
Tee Shot
The GreenCourse Strategy
This hole is a dogleg right that requires a strategic fade shot off the tee to have a good second shot at the unguarded green, which slopes from back to front. This is the first of four non-elevated greens on the nine-hole course.
Hole 6
Tee Shot
The GreenCourse Strategy
Requires three well planned shots to find the green on this dogleg right hole. Trees guard the fairway on the right, and a meandering creek guards the left, which the player faces on their tee shot. The second shot requires a well placed fairway wood or iron into a fairway that is well guarded by mature trees. The third shot can be an easy wedge into an unguarded green, or a low shot escaping the trees. Green slopes back to front and doesn't break as much as you think!
Hole 7
Tee Shot
The GreenCourse Strategy
The hole is guarded by mature trees down both sides of the fairway, and a deep water retention area on the left. The tee box sets the player up to hit to the right, so take your time on this alignment. Green slopes from back to front and has a large sand bunker on the left side. Pay close attention to the influence of the North Fork river on the break of your putt!
Hole 8
Tee Shot
The GreenCourse Strategy
The player is faced with the influence of a head wind on this hole, which usually plays longer than its actual yardage! The tee box sets the player up to hit out-of-bounds on the right side of the fairway, and trees guard the left. Take your time to find the fairway! Green is basically flat but has a deep bunker on the left side. Pay close attention to the influence of the creek on your putt!
Hole 9
Tee Shot
The GreenCourse Strategy
A well-placed tee shot is needed on this dogleg right hole to have an unobstructed second shot to an elevated green. The green slopes from back to front and is really quick on the front side. An uphill putt at the hole is a big plus on this green. This hole is guarded by one sand bunker left and one sand bunker on the back.