47% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Burnham Woods Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
158
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Burnham Woods Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Burnham Woods 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%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Burnham Woods Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Burnham Woods 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
14201 Burnham Ave, Burnham, IL 60633, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stanley Pelchar
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐3.3(130 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 Burnham Woods Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of power on lengthy par fives paired with routine iron precision on plentiful par fours, building score pressure mainly where distance falls short on those big holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726447 yards5895 metersCR 71.1Bogey 92.9Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 46.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 320 | 180 | 561 | 148 | 416 | 499 | 345 | 402 | 3286 | 358 | 372 | 140 | 487 | 366 | 294 | 227 | 384 | 533 | 3161 | 6447 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726232 yards5699 metersCR 70.1Bogey 91.5Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 45.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 308 | 161 | 548 | 142 | 402 | 487 | 336 | 395 | 3171 | 352 | 364 | 125 | 478 | 353 | 282 | 211 | 372 | 524 | 3061 | 6232 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726015 yards5500 metersCR 74.5Bogey 104.0Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.9 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 296 | 149 | 535 | 132 | 394 | 465 | 327 | 388 | 3063 | 340 | 347 | 115 | 469 | 340 | 276 | 190 | 360 | 515 | 2952 | 6015 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Burnham Woods 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment21%
Aim15%
54% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Burnham Woods Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Burnham Woods Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-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≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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77% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
73% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision22%
Aim12%
49% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
62% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
70% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim17%
Dispersion12%
64% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
54% match
For White tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
68% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
71% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
67% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
71% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
58% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
82% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
71% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control11%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Aim21%
53% match
For Blue tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
65% match
For Blue tees
Set up for high shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
39% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
56% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment22%
Aim18%
29% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
45% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
32% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
47% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Alignment19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Burnham Woods Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Burnham Woods Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Burnham Woods Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Burnham Woods Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Burnham Woods Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6231 yards. The back tees extend to 6447.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Burnham Woods Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.1 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 Burnham Woods Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6447.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Burnham Woods Golf Course 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 Burnham Woods Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6447.0 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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