Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Billy Caldwell Golf Course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
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 Billy Caldwell Golf Course, 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 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
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6150 N Caldwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1925
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Billy Caldwell Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.9 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 396 | 293 | 401 | 317 | 149 | 376 | 399 | 390 | 3108 | 387 | 396 | 293 | 401 | 317 | 149 | 376 | 399 | 390 | 3108 | 6216 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.7 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 369 | 275 | 389 | 299 | 139 | 366 | 384 | 363 | 2941 | 357 | 369 | 275 | 389 | 299 | 139 | 366 | 384 | 363 | 2941 | 5882 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 313 | 256 | 347 | 247 | 129 | 285 | 357 | 335 | 2603 | 334 | 313 | 256 | 347 | 247 | 129 | 285 | 357 | 335 | 2603 | 5206 |
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 Billy Caldwell Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Billy Caldwell Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Billy Caldwell Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Billy Caldwell Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Billy Caldwell Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Billy Caldwell Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Billy Caldwell Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Billy Caldwell Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Billy Caldwell Golf Course 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 profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Billy Caldwell Golf Course. 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 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
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)
Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Billy Caldwell Golf Course and what to expect.
Billy Caldwell Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5711 yards. The back tees extend to 6216.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 69.8 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6216.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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 118.0 and yardage reaching 6216.0 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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