44% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Conway Farms Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Conway Farms Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Conway Farms 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 29%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 14%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.9
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Conway Farms Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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 | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Conway Farms 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
425 Conway Farms Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
Course Description
Conway Farms is a private golf club featuring a renowned golf course in Lake Forest, Illinois. The club emphasizes its Scottish traditions and a long-standing commitment to a premier golfing experience since 1991, along with robust practice facilities and a clubhouse. It markets a premium on-course experience, historic heritage, and member amenities in the Chicago metro area. The site highlights course tours and atmospheric views, positioning Conway Farms as a distinguished institution for serious golfers in the Midwest.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio/Andy Banfield
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(160 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 Conway Farms Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue Plus Front 9 *2
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests of power and precision on long par fours that bogey rating shows as scoring traps. Par fives add risk-reward pressure amid symmetric layout forcing steady ball striking everywhere.
B
Black Front 9 *2 Tee
Gender: MalePar 706946 yards6351 metersCR 74.2Bogey 100.6Slope 143
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.3 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.3 · Slope 143
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 208 | 403 | 473 | 466 | 207 | 316 | 598 | 433 | 3473 | 369 | 208 | 403 | 473 | 466 | 207 | 316 | 598 | 433 | 3473 | 6946 |
B
Blue Front 9 *2 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705938 yards5430 metersCR 69.2Bogey 94.0Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 151 | 360 | 403 | 392 | 180 | 290 | 496 | 369 | 2969 | 328 | 151 | 360 | 403 | 392 | 180 | 290 | 496 | 369 | 2969 | 5938 |
B
Blue Plus Front 9 *2 Tee
Gender: MalePar 706272 yards5735 metersCR 70.6Bogey 96.0Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.0 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 177 | 360 | 403 | 392 | 180 | 305 | 540 | 433 | 3136 | 346 | 177 | 360 | 403 | 392 | 180 | 305 | 540 | 433 | 3136 | 6272 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Conway Farms 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile30% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started75% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Conway Farms Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Conway Farms Golf Club. 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
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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62% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
52% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
77% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
81% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get Started71% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
74% match
For Blue Plus Front 9 *2 tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment13%
Accuracy13%
40% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min13 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Stroke21%
Alignment18%
78% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
Precision15%
59% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
87% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
14% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
37% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Scoring22%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Alignment21%
69% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
Alignment12%
66% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment25%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Alignment28%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For Blue Front 9 *2 tees
Pitch close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment10%
44% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
26% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
57% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
54% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
56% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control21%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
14% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
57% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
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Get Started66% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
55% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Alignment13%
60% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion20%
Precision10%
52% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring32%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Black Front 9 *2 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Conway Farms Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Conway Farms Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Conway Farms Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Conway Farms Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Conway Farms Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 143.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Conway Farms Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6442 yards. The back tees extend to 6946.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Conway Farms Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Conway Farms Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6946.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Conway Farms Golf Club and how should I play it?
Conway Farms Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Conway Farms Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6946.0 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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