Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Brae Loch Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
Brae Loch Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brae Loch 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Brae Loch Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Brae Loch Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
braeloch@lcfpd.org
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Facilities
Location
33600 US-45, Grayslake, IL 60030, USA
Course Description
The Lake County Forest Preserve District (LCFPD) is a government entity established in 1958, dedicated to preserving Lake County's natural areas. It manages over 30,100 acres of protected land, including woodlands, prairies, wetlands, lakes, and streams, and maintains more than 182 miles of trails for public recreation.LCFPD focuses on land stewardship through practices like prescribed burns to control invasive species and enhance ecological health. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fishing. The district also provides nature-based educational programs and engages over 2,000 volunteers annually in habitat restoration efforts. Its strategic vision aims for interconnected landscapes and ecological resilience, guiding land acquisition and conservation initiatives.
lake county forest preserves • open space preservation • nature conservation • historic preservation • outdoor recreation • educational programs • dunn museum • independence grove • off-leash dog areas • habitat restoration • wildlife conservation • forest preserve district of lake county il • trail systems • visitor centers • educational resources • river and lake habitats • native seed nursery • conservation foundation • volunteer opportunities • nature preservation • environmental education • historical preservation • restoration • open space management • environmental preservation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1940
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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 Brae Loch Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 203 | 309 | 372 | 158 | 525 | 512 | 291 | 253 | 3032 | 396 | 324 | 124 | 487 | 405 | 185 | 395 | 161 | 358 | 2835 | 5867 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 198 | 289 | 300 | 150 | 443 | 452 | 281 | 242 | 2755 | 370 | 290 | 114 | 411 | 330 | 141 | 386 | 148 | 332 | 2522 | 5277 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 203 | 309 | 372 | 158 | 525 | 512 | 291 | 253 | 3032 | 396 | 324 | 124 | 487 | 405 | 185 | 395 | 161 | 358 | 2835 | 5867 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Brae Loch 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 profileHit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Brae Loch Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brae Loch 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.
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 · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Prepare for Tournaments at Brae Loch 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 Brae Loch Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Brae Loch Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Brae Loch Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Brae Loch Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Brae Loch Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5572 yards. The back tees extend to 5867.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Brae Loch Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.2 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Brae Loch Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5867.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Brae Loch Golf Club and how should I play it?
Brae Loch Golf Club 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.
What features make Brae Loch Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5867.0 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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