55% match
For Black tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Chicago Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Wheaton, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Chicago Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Chicago 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Dispersion 17%Aim 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.
16.1
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Chicago Golf Club
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 Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Chicago Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
25W253 Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles Macdonald
Opened
1895
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(78 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 Chicago Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of tee power and iron control on tough long par fours and fives, where errors on those top challenges quickly hike scores amid high overall difficulty.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706950 yards6355 metersCR 74.1Bogey 99.6Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.6 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.0 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 481 | 256 | 536 | 394 | 395 | 207 | 443 | 438 | 3600 | 139 | 410 | 462 | 180 | 351 | 393 | 525 | 465 | 425 | 3350 | 6950 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 705658 yards5174 metersCR 68.3Bogey 91.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 418 | 157 | 480 | 309 | 312 | 149 | 344 | 338 | 2881 | 125 | 324 | 352 | 142 | 341 | 330 | 516 | 302 | 345 | 2777 | 5658 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706571 yards6009 metersCR 72.4Bogey 97.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 440 | 219 | 536 | 320 | 395 | 207 | 413 | 403 | 3383 | 139 | 410 | 414 | 149 | 351 | 393 | 525 | 382 | 425 | 3188 | 6571 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Chicago 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
32% match
For Black tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy37%
Green Reading13%
10 Week Flagship Program for Chicago Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Chicago Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
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≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For Black tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion31%
Scoring12%
54% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
65% match
For Black tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy16%
Aim13%
70% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
45% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
83% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started49% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring12%
79% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
42% match
For White tees
Read long breaks, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization38%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
88% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion19%
Precision15%
57% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Precision17%
67% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision26%
Dispersion13%
79% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
45% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
74% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
55% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
78% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim15%
Scoring14%
82% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
49% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Aim31%
Dispersion10%
38% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
45% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
23% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
80% match
For Red tees
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Precision28%
Scoring27%
73% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Chicago Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Chicago Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Chicago Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Chicago Golf Club challenges consistency. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Chicago Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6304 yards. The back tees extend to 6950.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Chicago Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.1 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 Chicago Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6950.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Chicago Golf Club 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 Chicago Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6950.0 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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