Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know #3 Red.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for #3 Red, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players 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.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about #3 Red.
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12294 Archer Avenue
Nestled in the Des Plaines River Valley Cog Hill has been luring avid golfers since 1927. This privately-owned complex is located in a lovely rural setting less than 30 miles South/West od Chicago. The public is invited to play any of the four regulation courses, including the world-famous Course #4- DUBSDREAD.The complex also boasts a first-class Driving Range / Learning Center with covered/heated hitting areas and natural grass tees in season. Target greens, bunkers, and putting greens round-out the practice experience.A large "old world" style clubhouse offers Restaurants, Bars, and a Banquet Center.Three Golf Shops satisfy every golfing need.
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Holes
72
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Lee/Dick Wilson
Opened
1963
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for #3 Red, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 268 | 354 | 518 | 155 | 370 | 293 | 352 | 386 | 190 | 2886 | 360 | 570 | 170 | 416 | 399 | 493 | 200 | 525 | 405 | 3538 | 6424 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.4 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 254 | 340 | 509 | 133 | 360 | 275 | 342 | 376 | 180 | 2769 | 349 | 545 | 155 | 391 | 389 | 483 | 185 | 515 | 395 | 3407 | 6176 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.9 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 247 | 335 | 500 | 115 | 350 | 265 | 330 | 368 | 170 | 2680 | 335 | 525 | 134 | 381 | 379 | 420 | 158 | 495 | 390 | 3217 | 5897 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePractice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for #3 Red. 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.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
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Stop 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint sand shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing #3 Red and what to expect.
Players often find #3 Red technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6160 yards. The back tees extend to 6424.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.0 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.
Stretching to 6424.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6424.0 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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