56% match
For Black tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
#3 Red Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 20%Aim 20%Alignment 15%Precision 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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
34.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for #3 Red
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about #3 Red.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
coghill@coghillgolf.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
12294 Archer Avenue
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
72
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Lee/Dick Wilson
Opened
1963
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⭐4.4(1378 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 #3 Red, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeating pressure on iron accuracy for par fours and tee positioning for par fives, with back nine amplifying bogey risks through tougher overall play.This course puts repeating pressure on iron accuracy for par fours and tee positioning for par fives, with back nine amplifying bogey risks through tougher overall play.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726424 yards5874 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.3Slope 120
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 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726176 yards5647 metersCR 68.9Bogey 90.6Slope 117
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725897 yards5392 metersCR 67.7Bogey 88.9Slope 114
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for #3 Red
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 profile44% match
For Black tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
85% match
For Black tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
12 Week Flagship Program for #3 Red
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
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39% match
For Black tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy26%
Visualization11%
29% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
36% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Aim11%
63% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision24%
Dispersion21%
74% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control41%
Accuracy16%
Aim11%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision28%
Scoring17%
45% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
57% match
For White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring30%
Trajectory22%
44% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
74% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For White tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Trajectory26%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
76% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy15%
Precision14%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Precision19%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim16%
Scoring13%
61% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
44% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim14%
Trajectory14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
44% match
For Blue tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
51% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion16%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about #3 Red
Get answers to common questions about playing #3 Red and what to expect.
How difficult is #3 Red for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at #3 Red?
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.
What is considered a good score at #3 Red?
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.
How long is #3 Red and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6424.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is #3 Red 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 #3 Red strategically challenging?
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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