Practice Programs

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Bloomingdale, IL, United States
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Total Programs

46

46 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

Bloomingdale Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bloomingdale 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 26%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 17%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.

18.9
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Bloomingdale Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Driver | Takeaway
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Bloomingdale Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

don@bloomingdalegc.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

181N Glen Ellyn Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA

Course Description

Bloomingdale Golf Club is a public golf facility in Bloomingdale, Illinois, offering a historic 18-hole course with a banquet and event space. The club provides instruction programs, family and junior golf, leagues, and community-oriented discounts, along with a practice facility and golf camp options. It hosts outings, weddings, and corporate events, highlighting a traditional golf experience within the Chicago western suburbs. The venue emphasizes accessible play for golfers of all levels and partners with local golf organizations.

public golf course • golf instruction • family junior golf • leagues • tournaments • outings • weddings • banquets • corporate events • golf camp • practice facility • scorecard • tee times • fall rates • golf shop • CDGA • community discounts • golf events • golf course • banquet facility • event hosting • wedding venue • country club • recreation

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Bendelow

Opened

1920

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.4(418 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 Bloomingdale Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue

Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron play demands on its many par fours and direct tests on par threes, while par fives build big scoring risks through position needs on longer layouts.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 716192 yards5662 metersCR 69.8Bogey 92.3Slope 122

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.3 · Slope 122

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par454443453364343543453571
Handicap751531117911314101218641682
Yardage410508332416377173385575185336129118333415247037216436550028316192

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bloomingdale 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 profile
41% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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78% match
For Blue tees

Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
77% match
For Blue tees

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%

11 Week Flagship Program for Bloomingdale Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bloomingdale 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 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–24 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–33 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–76 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–97 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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78% match
For Blue tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
66% match
For Blue tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Distance Control11%

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41% match
For White tees

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Yellow tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For Yellow tees

Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Alignment12%

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62% match
For Yellow tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control29%
Trajectory19%
52% match
For Yellow tees

Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy27%
69% match
For Yellow tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
73% match
For Yellow tees

Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
Aim15%

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65% match
For White tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Bloomingdale Golf Club

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Bloomingdale Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Bloomingdale Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Bloomingdale Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Bloomingdale Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bloomingdale Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5600 yards. The back tees extend to 6192.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Bloomingdale Golf Club?

With a course rating of 69.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Bloomingdale Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6192.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Bloomingdale Golf Club and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Bloomingdale Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6192.0 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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