26% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Big Run Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Big Run Golf Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 31%Scoring 20%Aim 17%Precision 16%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.
16.5
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Big Run Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Big Run Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@bigrungolf.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
17211 W 135th St, Lockport, IL 60441, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry B. Smead
Opened
1930
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⭐3.8(343 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 Big Run Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of tee power and iron accuracy through stout par fours and reachable par fives that heighten bogey chances on key turns.
O
Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 727050 yards6447 metersCR 74.6Bogey 101.0Slope 142
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726670 yards6099 metersCR 72.9Bogey 98.5Slope 138
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 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725400 yards4938 metersCR 67.1Bogey 90.1Slope 124
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Big Run Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Aim14%
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Get Started82% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Big Run Golf Club
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
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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57% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
54% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
61% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
49% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment25%
Aim25%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
68% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
67% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring13%
72% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Orange tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Orange tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Orange tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
42% match
For Orange tees
Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
Precision18%
66% match
For Orange tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
46% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Orange tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment13%
Scoring12%
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Get Started60% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Orange tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Orange tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
72% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Accuracy14%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Visualization45%
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring13%
Precision12%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment31%
Aim16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
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Get Started68% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
Accuracy12%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Precision20%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision16%
Accuracy12%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Big Run Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Big Run Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Big Run Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Big Run Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Big Run Golf Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Big Run Golf Club?
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.
How long is Big Run Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7050.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Big Run Golf Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Big Run Golf Club strategically challenging?
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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