Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Calumet Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Calumet Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Calumet Country 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 Calumet Country 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 | 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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Calumet Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rwexter@calumetcc.com
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Facilities
Location
2136 175th St, Homewood, IL 60430, USA
Course Description
Calumet Country Club, located in Homewood, Illinois, was formerly known as one of Chicago's most exclusive golf courses. Now opened to the public, it offers players the opportunity to experience a historic course designed by Donald Ross in 1901, making it accessible for all golf enthusiasts.
golf • country club • public access • historic course • Donald Ross • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1901
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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 Calumet Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 210 | 367 | 431 | 213 | 419 | 349 | 163 | 488 | 3125 | 390 | 191 | 423 | 407 | 166 | 517 | 551 | 410 | 439 | 3494 | 6619 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.6 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 432 | 132 | 250 | 311 | 115 | 315 | 235 | 92 | 410 | 2292 | 320 | 140 | 342 | 332 | 141 | 411 | 408 | 294 | 335 | 2723 | 5015 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.0 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 468 | 132 | 304 | 311 | 155 | 396 | 282 | 133 | 458 | 2639 | 370 | 150 | 342 | 332 | 141 | 451 | 408 | 294 | 407 | 2895 | 5534 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Calumet Country 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileWork on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Calumet Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Calumet Country 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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 · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Calumet Country 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 Calumet Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Calumet Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Calumet Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Calumet Country Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Calumet Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5817 yards. The back tees extend to 6619.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Calumet Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 Calumet Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6619.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Calumet Country Club and how should I play it?
Calumet Country 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 Calumet Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6619.0 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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