52% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Chicago Highlands Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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 Highlands Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Chicago Highlands, 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 22%Scoring 22%Precision 21%Aim 20%Accuracy 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.
18.4
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Chicago Highlands
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Chicago Highlands.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
2 Bluebird Trail
Map not available
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Hills
Opened
2010
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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 Highlands, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests through long par fours that punish mishits and par fives needing smart risks, with back nine raising stakes via tougher overall play.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727490 yards6849 metersCR 77.0Bogey 103.9Slope 145
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 52.7 · Slope 149
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 461 | 484 | 389 | 243 | 531 | 207 | 615 | 432 | 344 | 3706 | 478 | 479 | 576 | 233 | 363 | 519 | 405 | 158 | 573 | 3784 | 7490 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725646 yards5163 metersCR 74.1Bogey 104.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.6 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 380 | 305 | 167 | 439 | 130 | 473 | 325 | 250 | 2817 | 373 | 365 | 444 | 150 | 228 | 385 | 327 | 107 | 450 | 2829 | 5646 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726146 yards5620 metersCR 76.9Bogey 108.3Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 54.7 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 409 | 334 | 179 | 463 | 157 | 507 | 362 | 276 | 3058 | 417 | 397 | 468 | 166 | 261 | 432 | 354 | 116 | 477 | 3088 | 6146 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Chicago Highlands
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 profile61% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy17%
43% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Chicago Highlands
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Chicago Highlands. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
78% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion15%
52% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment25%
Aim13%
65% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
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Get Started72% 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%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
60% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
82% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Precision15%
79% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
60% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim25%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For Green tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
58% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Aim20%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Green tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring13%
Dispersion11%
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Get Started21% match
For Green tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
58% match
For Green tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Green tees
Shape driver flight, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
61% match
For Black tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
29% match
For Black tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For Black tees
Set a target, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
55% match
For Black tees
Work together for contact, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
49% match
For Black tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For Black tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
36% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started40% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim26%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
57% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment20%
Precision20%
63% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
39% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Highlands
Get answers to common questions about playing Chicago Highlands and what to expect.
How difficult is Chicago Highlands for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Chicago Highlands challenges consistency. Its 145.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 77.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Chicago Highlands?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6568 yards. The back tees extend to 7490.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Chicago Highlands?
With a course rating of 77.0 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 Chicago Highlands and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7490.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is Chicago Highlands 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 Highlands strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 7490.0 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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