44% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Canal Shores Golf Course
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Evanston, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Canal Shores Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Canal Shores 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 26%Scoring 26%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 13%
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
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Canal Shores Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Canal Shores Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tgrey@kempersports.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
1030 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
60
Type
Parkland
Architect
Todd Sloan
Opened
1922
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(181 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 Canal Shores Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This par-light course forces iron control on nearly every tee amid short layouts, with scoring pressure building only on sparse longer par fours where poor starts lead to bogeys or worse.This par-light course forces iron control on nearly every tee amid short layouts, with scoring pressure building only on sparse longer par fours where poor starts lead to bogeys or worse.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 603612 yards3303 metersCR 59.6Bogey 76.9Slope 93
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 38.2 · Slope 90
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 38.7 · Slope 96
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 60 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | — | 4 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 176 | 135 | 330 | 209 | 237 | 220 | 180 | 129 | 140 | 1756 | 180 | 165 | 257 | 119 | 148 | 250 | 170 | 311 | 256 | 1856 | 3612 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603099 yards2834 metersCR 58.5Bogey 79.7Slope 90
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.1 · BR 39.5 · Slope 88
Back Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 40.2 · Slope 92
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | — | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 155 | 100 | 293 | 160 | 220 | 210 | 140 | 117 | 105 | 1500 | 170 | 145 | 240 | 96 | 125 | 185 | 140 | 284 | 214 | 1599 | 3099 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603612 yards3303 metersCR 60.6Bogey 83.1Slope 96
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 41.2 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 41.9 · Slope 97
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 60 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | — | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 176 | 135 | 330 | 209 | 237 | 220 | 180 | 129 | 140 | 1756 | 180 | 165 | 257 | 119 | 148 | 250 | 170 | 311 | 256 | 1856 | 3612 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Canal Shores 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
59% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim14%
Dispersion12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Canal Shores Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Canal Shores 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 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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64% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Dispersion24%
Scoring19%
42% match
For White tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
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%
62% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Alignment13%
57% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Precision19%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
26% match
For Red tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
67% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
35% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
55% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
42% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
60% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
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Get Started75% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Precision19%
57% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
70% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Aim16%
Accuracy12%
61% match
For White tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
62% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
54% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
53% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Alignment25%
Aim21%
53% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
71% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision13%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Canal Shores Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Canal Shores Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Canal Shores Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Canal Shores Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 93.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 59.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 60.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Canal Shores Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3356 yards. The back tees extend to 3612.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Canal Shores Golf Course?
With a course rating of 59.6 and par 60, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 60 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Canal Shores Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 3612.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Canal Shores Golf Course and how should I play it?
Canal Shores 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.
What features make Canal Shores Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 93.0 and yardage reaching 3612.0 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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