Course Strategy Guide
How to Play Fox Run Golf Links
Elk Grove Village, IL
How to Play Fox Run Golf Links
Fox Run Golf Links is a 18-hole, par-70 course featuring 4 par 3s and 2 par 5s. The layout includes 148 water hazards and 119 ob hazards across the 18 holes, so course management is key. The longest hole is the 508-yard, par-5 Hole 4th.
Below is a complete hole-by-hole strategy guide with caddie notes, hazard maps, and shot plans for every hole at Fox Run Golf Links, built for a 15-handicap golfer. Download ParPal to get a strategy customized to your clubs and tendencies.
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Hole-by-Hole Strategy for Fox Run Golf Links
Hole 1
Opening hole plays 378 yards with a cluster of three fairway bunkers on the left at 269-276 yards, plus out-of-bounds lurking just beyond at 279 yards and extending down the left side. Two greenside bunkers guard the center and right side of the putting surface at 357 and 365 yards. Favor the right side of the fairway off the tee to avoid the left-side trouble, and approach from the right to give yourself the best angle into the green.
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Hole 2
Straightforward 406-yard hole with no listed hazards in the landing area or around the green. This gives you freedom to play aggressively off the tee and attack the pin on your approach. The lack of trouble means you can focus on distance and accuracy rather than avoiding specific dangers.
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Hole 3
Long par-3 at 215 yards with bunkers left at 198 yards and right at 238 yards framing the green. Out-of-bounds runs along the left side starting at 249 yards and wraps around behind the green. The safe play is center or slightly right of center to avoid the closer left bunker and the OB. Missing long or right gives you more room to recover than going left.
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Hole 4
Challenging 508-yard par-5 with water and OB running the entire left side from 183 yards all the way to the green area. The water crosses into the center of the fairway around 239 yards and right of the fairway that will come into play on your second shot. Three bunkers guard the right side of the green with OB behind. Play conservatively down the center on all shots, accepting longer approaches to avoid the extensive left-side penalty areas.
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Hole 5
Medium-length 390-yard hole with water running down the right side from 224-279 yards, then a fairway bunker on the right at 341 yards. A greenside bunker protects the right side of the putting surface at 386 yards. The key is staying left-center off the tee to avoid the water, which gives you a clear approach to the left side of the green and away from the right bunker.
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Hole 6
Short 166-yard par-3 surrounded by water hazards. Water sits right at 98-111 yards (short and right) and wraps around the left side from 143-191 yards. A bunker guards the left front of the green at 147 yards. The narrow safe zone is the center-right portion of the green, avoiding both the left-side water and bunker while staying clear of the right-side water.
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Hole 7
Shorter 371-yard par-4 with three fairway bunkers staggered down the left side at 264, 283, and 305 yards. Out-of-bounds begins on the left at 334 yards and continues past the green. Three bunkers surround the green (left, center, right) at 349-374 yards. The relatively short distance allows for a conservative tee shot to the right-center, setting up a mid-iron approach to the most open area of the green.
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Hole 8
Short 341-yard par-4 with out-of-bounds running down the entire right side starting at just 139 yards. A fairway bunker sits right at 252 yards, and OB cuts into the center of the fairway at 274 yards before continuing down the left side. Greenside bunkers guard the right at 309-351 yards. This hole requires precise placement - aim for the narrow left-center corridor around 195 yards to avoid all the trouble and leave a comfortable approach.
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Hole 9
360-yard finishing hole with a fairway bunker in the center at 210 yards creating a split landing area. Water covers the left side from 281 yards to the green, while bunkers guard both sides of the putting surface at 340-342 yards. You can challenge the center bunker for a shorter approach, or play safely right of it and accept a longer second shot to avoid the left-side water on your approach.
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Hole 10
370-yard hole featuring extensive water hazards starting at 113 yards and covering large portions of both sides and center of the fairway through 331 yards. The water is most concentrated in the center around 139-199 yards with additional coverage right from 205-331 yards. A bunker guards the right side of the green. Navigate carefully through the water maze, favoring the left side where possible while avoiding the center water around the 140-yard mark.
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Hole 11
477-yard par-5 with water down the right side from 189-346 yards, then crossing to the left side and continuing to 509 yards. The water cuts into the center around 351-361 yards. A fairway bunker sits left at 426 yards with a greenside bunker right at 473 yards. This three-shot hole requires staying left of the right-side water on the first two shots, then carefully avoiding the left-side water on your approach to the green.
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Hole 12
397-yard hole with trees and out-of-bounds running down the left side starting around 225 yards and continuing past the green. Fairway bunkers sit left at 282-287 yards, and greenside bunkers guard the right side at 372-381 yards. The trees create additional trouble before the OB kicks in. Stay right-center off the tee to avoid all left-side penalties and approach from the right side of the fairway.
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Hole 13
384-yard hole with out-of-bounds running the entire left side from 115 yards to past the green, and water covering the right side from 191-352 yards. A greenside bunker sits right at 373 yards. This creates a narrow corridor down the middle, requiring precision off the tee around 200-230 yards to thread between the OB left and water right. Approach shots must avoid the right bunker while staying away from the left-side OB.
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Hole 14
Longest par-4 at 415 yards with water on the left side early (179-202 yards), then a fairway bunker left at 283 yards. The green is well-protected by bunkers on both the left (397 yards) and right sides (407-424 yards). The length combined with the greenside bunkering makes this a challenging two-shot hole requiring solid distance and accuracy on both shots to find the narrow opening to the putting surface.
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Hole 15
182-yard par-3 with water on the right at 121 and 214 yards bracketing the hole. Bunkers guard both sides of the green at 156 yards (left) and 161 yards (right). Out-of-bounds sits behind and slightly right of the green starting at 216 yards. The key is hitting the center of the green to avoid all the surrounding trouble - bunkers short, water and OB long and right. Anything left of center is the safest miss.
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Hole 16
Short 331-yard par-4 with extensive water and out-of-bounds down the left side from 105-302 yards, plus water on the right from 192-329 yards. A fairway bunker sits left at 259 yards. This creates an extremely narrow playing corridor, especially in the 200-250 yard range where trouble exists on both sides. Conservative placement around 180-190 yards sets up a short iron approach while avoiding the worst of the hazards.
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Hole 17
173-yard par-3 with bunkers strategically placed around the green - two on the right side at 153 and 162 yards, and one on the left at 172 yards. The bunkers create a well-defended but fair target, requiring a precise shot to find the putting surface. The center of the green offers the best margin for error, giving equal distance from all three bunkers.
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Hole 18
Finishing 393-yard par-4 with water and out-of-bounds covering the left side from 125-343 yards, plus water crossing into the center around 188-206 yards. Trees add to the left-side trouble at 267 yards. Fairway bunkers sit right at 345-352 yards with a greenside bunker right at 394 yards. Navigate the center water crossover carefully, then approach from the left side of the fairway to avoid the right-side bunkers while staying clear of the persistent left-side penalties.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fox Run Golf Links
What par is Fox Run Golf Links?
Fox Run Golf Links is a par-70, 18-hole golf course in Elk Grove Village, IL, playing approximately 6,257 yards.
What is the hardest hole at Fox Run Golf Links?
Hole 4 is one of the most challenging — a 508-yard par 5 with 49 hazards. Challenging 508-yard par-5 with water and OB running the entire left side from 183 yards all the way to the green area.
What hazards should I watch for at Fox Run Golf Links?
Fox Run Golf Links features 148 water hazards, 119 ob hazards, 36 green bunker hazards. Pay close attention to hazard placement on approach shots and tee shots on shorter par 4s.
What is the best strategy for playing Fox Run Golf Links?
The best strategy for Fox Run Golf Links is to play smart off the tee and avoid the major hazards. On the par-3 Hole 3rd, long par-3 at 215 yards with bunkers left at 198 yards and right at 238 yards framing the green. Use this hole-by-hole guide to plan your shot targets and know where the safe misses are on every hole.
Where is Fox Run Golf Links located?
Fox Run Golf Links is located at 333 Plum Grove Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL.
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