56% match
For Blue tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
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Highland Park, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Bob O'Link Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bob O'Link 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 27%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 15%Dispersion 15%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bob O'Link 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
Pitch | Perpendicular 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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bob O'Link Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1120 Crofton Ave N, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Colt & Alison/R- Richard Jacobson
Opened
1916
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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 Bob O'Link Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through clusters of short par fours and tiny par threes that test wedge control repeatedly. Reachable par fives add birdie chances but heighten risk on handicap leaders where mistakes cost strokes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 715343 yards4886 metersCR 66.8Bogey 88.6Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.0 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.6 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 268 | 341 | 124 | 442 | 440 | 311 | 131 | 314 | 2712 | 483 | 300 | 156 | 323 | 307 | 293 | 158 | 278 | 333 | 2631 | 5343 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716577 yards6014 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.7Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 437 | 343 | 410 | 166 | 545 | 513 | 358 | 158 | 409 | 3339 | 563 | 300 | 186 | 420 | 422 | 399 | 189 | 342 | 417 | 3238 | 6577 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 717054 yards6450 metersCR 74.7Bogey 100.1Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.5 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 134
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 355 | 472 | 181 | 590 | 525 | 370 | 170 | 421 | 3539 | 604 | 300 | 198 | 498 | 484 | 411 | 209 | 354 | 457 | 3515 | 7054 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bob O'Link 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Scoring15%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Bob O'Link Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bob O'Link Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
75% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
20% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
49% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
Aim19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
70% 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
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision29%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision13%
Accuracy13%
77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started45% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control12%
74% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
23% match
For Green tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For Green tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
58% match
For Green tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Green tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion18%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Green tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
71% match
For Green tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
42% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started37% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy26%
Alignment24%
70% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
46% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment28%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Alignment18%
51% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
78% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim13%
74% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring15%
Precision13%
40% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
81% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
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Get Started57% match
For Black tees
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control20%
Scoring13%
49% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
70% match
For Black tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob O'Link Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bob O'Link Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bob O'Link Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bob O'Link Golf Club technically exacting. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bob O'Link Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6198 yards. The back tees extend to 7054.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bob O'Link Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.7 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 Bob O'Link Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7054.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Bob O'Link 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 Bob O'Link Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7054.0 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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