Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Bow Lake Golf Course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bow Lake 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.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Everything you need to know about Bow Lake Golf Course.
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1500 Croxville Dr, Barry, IL 62312, USA
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Bainter
Opened
1993
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Bow Lake Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | — | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 373 | 142 | 425 | 148 | 394 | 565 | 354 | 140 | 2820 | 279 | 373 | 142 | 425 | 148 | 394 | 565 | 354 | 140 | 2820 | 5640 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 16 | — | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 354 | 125 | 402 | 130 | 307 | 468 | 326 | 124 | 2506 | 270 | 354 | 125 | 402 | 130 | 307 | 468 | 326 | 124 | 2506 | 5012 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 16 | — | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 342 | 124 | 321 | 116 | 283 | 447 | 287 | 108 | 2268 | 240 | 342 | 124 | 321 | 116 | 283 | 447 | 287 | 108 | 2268 | 4536 |
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 Bow Lake Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bow Lake Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bow Lake Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bow Lake Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bow Lake Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bow Lake Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bow Lake Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bow Lake Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Bow Lake 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 profileCheck setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bow Lake 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 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Bow Lake Golf Course and what to expect.
Bow Lake Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 117.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5088 yards. The back tees extend to 5640.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 67.2 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.
Measuring 5640.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Bow Lake Golf Course 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 5640.0 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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