Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Balmoral Woods Country Club.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Balmoral Woods 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Everything you need to know about Balmoral Woods Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Resident Professionals
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26732 S Balmoral Woods Dr, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Balmoral Woods is a public golf facility located in Crete, Illinois, south of Chicago. The club features an 18-hole, 6700-yard course laid out over wooded, rolling terrain and hosts local and state golf events, including the Will County Amateur Championship. Opened in 1975, it is touted as one of Chicagoland's top public facilities, offering a demanding and well-conditioned round of golf with a restaurant on site. The venue is easily accessible from downtown Chicago and northwest Indiana, making it a popular destination for golfers in the region.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Fazio & Don Mortell
Opened
1976
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Balmoral Woods Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue Inner 9
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 510 | 337 | 507 | 410 | 193 | 430 | 526 | 155 | 520 | 3588 | 443 | 186 | 485 | 208 | 300 | 460 | 171 | 355 | 430 | 3038 | 6626 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 510 | 337 | 507 | 410 | 193 | 460 | 171 | 355 | 430 | 3373 | 510 | 337 | 507 | 410 | 193 | 460 | 171 | 355 | 430 | 3373 | 6746 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Balmoral Woods Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileAvoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Balmoral Woods Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop Missing Short Putts
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
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Get StartedPlace Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Sink Every Mid Putt
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Pace Putts To Hole
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Balmoral Woods Country Club and what to expect.
Balmoral Woods Country Club presents a demanding test. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6686 yards. The back tees extend to 6746.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.8 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.
At a full length of 6746.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6746.0 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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