62% match
For Green tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Aurora Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
222
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Aurora Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Aurora Country Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.6
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Aurora Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Aurora Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
acclub@auroracc.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
1548 Prairie St, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
Course Description
Aurora Country Club is a private, historic golf and country club located in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1914, the club features a Tom Bendelow-designed golf course and comprehensive amenities including dining rooms, a swimming pool, and tennis facilities, with a focus on a welcoming community and family-friendly membership. The course is undergoing restoration work led by architect Raymond Hearn to preserve the original character while adapting to modern play. The club emphasizes a rich golfing heritage in the Chicagoland area and invites prospective members to inquire about membership opportunities.
golden-age golf course • bendelow designed course • raymond hearn restoration • golf course restoration • private country club • aurora illinois • chicagoland golf • membership opportunities • golf and dining • family oriented club
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1914
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(133 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Aurora Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated precision tests on short par fours that spike bogey risks on key difficult holes, with even front and back nines sustaining steady scoring pressure.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725368 yards4908 metersCR 67.3Bogey 90.6Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 478 | 248 | 150 | 281 | 109 | 371 | 278 | 376 | 2619 | 353 | 315 | 358 | 268 | 147 | 293 | 445 | 152 | 418 | 2749 | 5368 |
T
Tips Tee
Gender: MalePar 726785 yards6204 metersCR 73.8Bogey 99.9Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.9 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 563 | 359 | 210 | 349 | 160 | 524 | 358 | 443 | 3348 | 435 | 389 | 413 | 358 | 200 | 426 | 523 | 215 | 478 | 3437 | 6785 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725903 yards5398 metersCR 75.6Bogey 107.8Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.6 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 514 | 303 | 163 | 300 | 124 | 461 | 321 | 404 | 2929 | 376 | 342 | 371 | 314 | 163 | 313 | 489 | 172 | 434 | 2974 | 5903 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725368 yards4908 metersCR 72.6Bogey 103.6Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 478 | 248 | 150 | 281 | 109 | 371 | 278 | 376 | 2619 | 353 | 315 | 358 | 268 | 147 | 293 | 445 | 152 | 418 | 2749 | 5368 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Aurora Country Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile26% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
81% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For Green tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Aurora Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Aurora Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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68% match
For Green tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
68% match
For Green tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started74% match
For Green tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Accuracy12%
61% match
For Green tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
38% match
For Red tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
67% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
17% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
45% match
For Red tees
Shape driver flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
76% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
Precision15%
51% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
38% match
For Tips tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
39% match
For Tips tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
78% match
For Tips tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
35% match
For Tips tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Tips tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For Tips tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
41% match
For Tips tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started44% match
For Tips tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Tips tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
77% match
For Tips tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
68% match
For Tips tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Tips tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim19%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Tips tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision27%
Trajectory13%
57% match
For Tips tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Tips tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
72% match
For Tips tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
77% match
For Tips tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Tips tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
38% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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Get Started57% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision25%
Aim13%
59% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy20%
Aim12%
65% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Aurora Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Aurora Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Aurora Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 141.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Aurora Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6076 yards. The back tees extend to 6785.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Aurora Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.8 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Aurora Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6785.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Aurora Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Aurora Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6785.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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