48% match
For Blue tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Columbus Park
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Columbus Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Columbus Park, 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Columbus Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Columbus Park.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
acarney@cpdgolf.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
Columbus Park, 500 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1910
Google Reviews
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⭐4.2(124 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 Columbus Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a mirrored loop of short par fours rewarding wedges and chips amid longer par fours plus par fives that risk bogeys if irons falter, pressuring steady execution for low scores.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705574 yards5097 metersCR 65.4Bogey 85.0Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.5 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.5 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 152 | 401 | 310 | 447 | 334 | 265 | 187 | 376 | 2787 | 315 | 152 | 401 | 310 | 447 | 334 | 265 | 187 | 376 | 2787 | 5574 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705348 yards4890 metersCR 64.4Bogey 83.6Slope 103
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 41.8 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 41.8 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 137 | 391 | 300 | 429 | 322 | 250 | 179 | 368 | 2674 | 298 | 137 | 391 | 300 | 429 | 322 | 250 | 179 | 368 | 2674 | 5348 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704720 yards4316 metersCR 65.6Bogey 89.6Slope 102
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.8 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.8 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 121 | 360 | 249 | 397 | 254 | 240 | 110 | 338 | 2360 | 291 | 121 | 360 | 249 | 397 | 254 | 240 | 110 | 338 | 2360 | 4720 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705348 yards4890 metersCR 69.0Bogey 95.0Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 137 | 391 | 300 | 429 | 322 | 250 | 179 | 368 | 2674 | 298 | 137 | 391 | 300 | 429 | 322 | 250 | 179 | 368 | 2674 | 5348 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Columbus Park
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
54% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Dispersion14%
40% match
For Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Columbus Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Columbus Park. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Pick Line and Commit
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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37% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim26%
Trajectory15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
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For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
Aim22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
50% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
69% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy27%
Aim17%
62% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
83% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
39% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
60% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision26%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
58% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
56% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
62% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
60% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision12%
Accuracy12%
28% match
For Red tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Red tees
Beat streaks, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy29%
Aim11%
58% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started47% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
52% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy20%
Visualization11%
51% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
70% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Aim20%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started48% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
57% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
67% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy24%
Aim11%
69% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Columbus Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Columbus Park for mid-handicap golfers?
Columbus Park is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 65.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Columbus Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5147 yards. The back tees extend to 5574.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Columbus Park?
With a course rating of 65.4 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Columbus Park and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5574.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Columbus Park 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 Columbus Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 105.0 and yardage reaching 5574.0 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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