67% match
For Gold tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Deerfield Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Deerfield Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deerfield 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 21%Precision 19%Accuracy 17%Aim 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
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Deerfield Golf Club
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, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
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 Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Deerfield Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jmccormick@deerfieldgolf.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
1201 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA
Course Description
Deerfield Golf Club is a Chicagoland golf destination offering an 18-hole golf course, learning center and range, plus range and golf academy programs. The club also features the Tap House Grill for on-site dining, and hosts golf events, lessons, and league activities. Located in Riverwoods, Illinois, it provides tee time booking, instructional programs, and a learning center for players of all ages.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Packard
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(57 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 Deerfield Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a grind of steady par four iron work mixed with reachable par fives that tempt aggressive play, where poor execution on tough holes risks snowballing scores amid balanced nines.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726831 yards6246 metersCR 72.8Bogey 97.5Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 536 | 184 | 375 | 413 | 534 | 417 | 192 | 409 | 3382 | 401 | 564 | 472 | 159 | 353 | 402 | 180 | 385 | 533 | 3449 | 6831 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726120 yards5596 metersCR 69.5Bogey 92.7Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.8 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 508 | 158 | 370 | 379 | 463 | 382 | 175 | 401 | 3151 | 384 | 444 | 392 | 145 | 324 | 391 | 161 | 308 | 420 | 2969 | 6120 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726573 yards6010 metersCR 71.6Bogey 95.7Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 521 | 170 | 370 | 399 | 519 | 410 | 175 | 401 | 3280 | 384 | 545 | 461 | 145 | 343 | 391 | 161 | 370 | 493 | 3293 | 6573 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deerfield 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
44% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
63% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Deerfield Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deerfield 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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19% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started58% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
60% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring30%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy16%
Scoring12%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
46% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Alignment31%
Distance Control28%
56% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
44% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
35% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Black tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision26%
Green Reading14%
63% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy22%
Green Reading10%
78% match
For Black tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy12%
67% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
61% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
48% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Scoring17%
Mechanics13%
39% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
Aim16%
52% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment26%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy15%
Scoring11%
61% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Aim10%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion20%
Precision13%
65% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Visualization9%
60% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision21%
Scoring13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
52% match
For Blue tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
Precision20%
76% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
51% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Precision14%
73% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Deerfield Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Deerfield Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Deerfield Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Deerfield Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deerfield Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6476 yards. The back tees extend to 6831.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Deerfield Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Deerfield Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6831.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Deerfield Golf Club and how should I play it?
Deerfield 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 Deerfield Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6831.0 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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