Hole 13 at Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course

Par 3 • 168 Yards • Rock Island, Illinois

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Challenging

The 13th hole at Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course presents a deceptively straightforward par 3 that demands precision over power. At 168 yards, this straight shot requires golfers to navigate to a small, well-protected green that punishes anything less than committed swings. The absence of major hazards might suggest an easy scoring opportunity, but the compact target and strategic pin positions create their own challenges. Mid-iron accuracy becomes paramount as the small green offers little margin for error, making distance control and club selection critical. This Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course hole 13 rewards confident ball-strikers while exposing tentative swings, creating a memorable test that often plays tougher than its handicap ranking suggests.

Tees:

168y154y137y114y

Green:32y × 41y

2 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 3
Yardage: 168 yds
Green: 7496 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Course Slope: 129
Course Rating: 72

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Club selection is critical on this short par 3 - at 168 yards, most players will be hitting a mid to short iron, so focus on accuracy over distance to find the putting surface.

hazard warning

Bunkers positioned at 161.3 yards create a significant threat just short of the green - ensure you take enough club to clear these sand traps that guard the front of the putting surface.

green

The generous green measuring 7,496 square feet (32y x 41y) offers multiple pin positions - study the flag location and aim for the center of the green when in doubt to avoid three-putts.

approach

With no fairway to play to (0 yards at both 200y and 250y), this is a true target golf hole - commit fully to your yardage and swing with confidence directly at the green.

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Scoring Tip

Short par 3s reward precision. Pick the right club for the front-center of the green and trust your swing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What club should I use on this par 3?

At 168 yards, most golfers will need a mid-iron (7-iron to 8-iron) to reach this green. Adjust for elevation, wind, and pin position.

How difficult is hole 13?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: large green requiring good lag putting.

How big is the green on hole 13?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 13?

This hole is a solid par with birdie chances for precise approach shots. Making par is a good result here. Focus on hitting the green and avoiding three-putts.

Can I practice hole 13 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Highland Springs Municipal Golf Course. You can play this exact par 3 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →