47% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Billy Caldwell Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Billy Caldwell Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 15%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
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Billy Caldwell Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
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.
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
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Billy Caldwell Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@forestpreservegolf.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
6150 N Caldwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1925
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(279 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 Billy Caldwell Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers matching front and back nines packed with par fours that push drive-then-iron rhythms, where longer ones brew the biggest bogey threats from top handicap spots.This course plays steady and repeatable with low scoring room on tough par fours.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706216 yards5684 metersCR 69.8Bogey 91.8Slope 118
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705882 yards5379 metersCR 68.2Bogey 89.4Slope 114
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 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705206 yards4760 metersCR 70.0Bogey 96.2Slope 111
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Billy Caldwell Golf Course
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 profile44% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Billy Caldwell Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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72% match
For Blue tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring28%
Aim10%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
59% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision22%
Aim14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Aim32%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Aim15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy34%
Alignment31%
55% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment28%
Scoring23%
52% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
78% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
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Get Started28% match
For Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
60% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
67% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Aim13%
Distance Control12%
43% match
For Red tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring20%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For Red tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim18%
Alignment13%
56% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control28%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Scoring18%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
60% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
28% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
65% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
60% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
67% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Aim18%
Precision17%
79% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring31%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
53% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment14%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Caldwell Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Billy Caldwell Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Billy Caldwell Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Billy Caldwell Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at Billy Caldwell Golf Course?
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.
How long is Billy Caldwell Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6216.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Billy Caldwell Golf Course 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 Billy Caldwell Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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