47% match
For Copper tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Countryside Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Prairie Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prairie, 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 16%Precision 15%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.
16
Average HCP
8.9
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Prairie
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prairie.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
countryside@LCFPD.org
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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
20800 Hawley Street
Course Description
The Lake County Forest Preserve District (LCFPD) is a government entity established in 1958, dedicated to preserving Lake County's natural areas. It manages over 30,100 acres of protected land, including woodlands, prairies, wetlands, lakes, and streams, and maintains more than 182 miles of trails for public recreation.LCFPD focuses on land stewardship through practices like prescribed burns to control invasive species and enhance ecological health. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fishing. The district also provides nature-based educational programs and engages over 2,000 volunteers annually in habitat restoration efforts. Its strategic vision aims for interconnected landscapes and ecological resilience, guiding land acquisition and conservation initiatives.
lake county forest preserves • open space preservation • nature conservation • historic preservation • outdoor recreation • educational programs • dunn museum • independence grove • off-leash dog areas • habitat restoration • wildlife conservation • forest preserve district of lake county il • trail systems • visitor centers • educational resources • river and lake habitats • native seed nursery • conservation foundation • volunteer opportunities • nature preservation • environmental education • historical preservation • restoration • open space management • environmental preservation
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1927
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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 Prairie, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Copper
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated precision tests on compact par fours where tee mishits spark short game battles amid stiff overall difficulty from ratings.
C
Copper Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725164 yards4722 metersCR 71.5Bogey 102.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 51.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.6 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 294 | 106 | 333 | 268 | 425 | 315 | 112 | 311 | 2581 | 296 | 336 | 255 | 113 | 435 | 126 | 306 | 299 | 417 | 2583 | 5164 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725711 yards5222 metersCR 74.5Bogey 107.1Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.7 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 313 | 128 | 362 | 295 | 442 | 363 | 141 | 333 | 2869 | 300 | 380 | 276 | 129 | 480 | 130 | 335 | 350 | 462 | 2842 | 5711 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726037 yards5520 metersCR 76.3Bogey 109.8Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.8 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 55.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 502 | 344 | 138 | 398 | 306 | 471 | 369 | 148 | 352 | 3028 | 376 | 389 | 282 | 138 | 491 | 153 | 347 | 359 | 474 | 3009 | 6037 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prairie
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 profile56% match
For Copper tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
55% match
For Copper tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Copper tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Precision13%
14 Week Flagship Program for Prairie
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prairie. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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72% match
For Copper tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
72% match
For Copper tees
Set up par or better, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring26%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Copper tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
54% match
For Copper tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Scoring25%
Aim8%
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Get Started61% match
For Copper tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Copper tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
65% match
For Copper tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Copper tees
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Copper tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Copper tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
78% match
For Copper tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Aim15%
60% match
For Copper tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
78% match
For White tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Aim17%
68% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started51% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
62% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion19%
Accuracy15%
45% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Aim26%
Alignment13%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Precision17%
64% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion19%
Aim18%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision17%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
65% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision29%
Trajectory11%
56% match
For Silver tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
71% match
For Silver tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim14%
Trajectory12%
50% match
For Silver tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Silver tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim25%
Precision15%
76% match
For Silver tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring29%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Silver tees
Hit close to hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
54% match
For Silver tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
45% match
For Silver tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For Silver tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started69% match
For Silver tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
73% match
For Silver tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
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Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie
Get answers to common questions about playing Prairie and what to expect.
How difficult is Prairie for mid-handicap golfers?
Prairie presents a demanding test. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 76.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prairie?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5600 yards. The back tees extend to 6037.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Prairie?
With a course rating of 76.3 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 Prairie and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6037.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Prairie 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 Prairie strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6037.0 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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