Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Big Run Golf Club.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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 Big Run Golf 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.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Big Run Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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17211 W 135th St, Lockport, IL 60441, USA
Big Run Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf course located in Lockport, Illinois. Opened in 1930 and designed by C.H. Muelenford and Sneed, the course features tall oak trees, five lakes, and Long Run Creek, with water coming into play on several holes and a strategy of heavy bunkering. The club offers online tee times, a bar and grill, instructional programs, leagues, events, and a golf shop, with the course continually reshaped to challenge today’s golfers while celebrating its scenic landscape.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry B. Smead
Opened
1930
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Big Run Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.4 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 415 | 435 | 160 | 540 | 465 | 150 | 405 | 610 | 3555 | 320 | 425 | 415 | 225 | 400 | 600 | 200 | 370 | 540 | 3495 | 7050 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 400 | 410 | 145 | 515 | 420 | 130 | 365 | 605 | 3350 | 305 | 410 | 400 | 185 | 375 | 585 | 175 | 355 | 530 | 3320 | 6670 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.7 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 300 | 300 | 125 | 435 | 360 | 110 | 345 | 450 | 2770 | 280 | 345 | 305 | 95 | 275 | 450 | 110 | 340 | 430 | 2630 | 5400 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Big Run Golf 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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% match to course practice profileHit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Big Run Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Big Run Golf Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Big Run Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 142.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6225 yards. The back tees extend to 7050.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.6 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.
Measuring 7050.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
Big Run Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 142.0 and yardage reaching 7050.0 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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