70% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Balmoral Woods Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Balmoral Woods Country Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 26%Precision 22%Aim 21%Distance Control 17%Alignment 12%
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
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Balmoral Woods Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Balmoral Woods Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@balmoralwoods.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
26732 S Balmoral Woods Dr, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Fazio & Don Mortell
Opened
1976
Google 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 Balmoral Woods Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue Inner 9
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests repeated decisions on long par fives and tough par fours that risk big scores from off-line drives, while shorter par fours offer safer paths to steady play and occasional birdies.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726626 yards6059 metersCR 72.6Bogey 96.6Slope 131
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 |
B
Blue Inner 9 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726746 yards6169 metersCR 72.8Bogey 96.6Slope 129
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Balmoral Woods 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
69% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Balmoral Woods Country Club
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
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Get Started50% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
58% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
42% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Stop Missing Short Putts
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
70% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
59% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
42% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
62% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
42% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Pace Putts To Hole
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Putting15-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim19%
65% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
79% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring16%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
73% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
52% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control12%
Aim12%
48% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
57% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
49% match
For Blue Inner 9 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started42% match
For Blue tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
77% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
22% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
17% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
24% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment16%
Scoring13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
42% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment30%
Accuracy24%
48% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Balmoral Woods Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Balmoral Woods Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Balmoral Woods Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Balmoral Woods Country Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Balmoral Woods Country Club?
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.
How long is Balmoral Woods Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6746.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Balmoral Woods 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 Balmoral Woods Country Club strategically challenging?
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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