56% match
For Hybrid 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 Elgin Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Elgin Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elgin Country 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 26%Scoring 20%Aim 20%Accuracy 17%Alignment 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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elgin Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elgin Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@elfincc.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
2575 Weld Rd, Elgin, IL 60124, USA
Course Description
Elgin Country Club is a premier private club located in Elgin, Illinois, founded in 1901. The club features a championship Tom Bendelow designed golf course, resort-style amenities, and a renovated clubhouse offering dining and social experiences for members and guests. It operates as a member-owned club with a focus on family recreation, diverse recreational offerings, and inclusive social events across golf, racquet sports, dining, and special events. The property emphasizes scenic views, enhanced golf and clubhouse facilities, and a welcoming community for members and their guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Packard
Opened
1901
Google Reviews
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⭐4.8(207 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 Elgin Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Hybrid
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady precision tests through abundant par fours and mixed par fives, with back nine raising risks via tougher layout that punishes approach errors.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725965 yards5454 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.8Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | — | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 472 | 350 | 372 | 180 | 401 | 173 | 387 | 379 | 132 | 2846 | 463 | 262 | 346 | 413 | 475 | 388 | 136 | 267 | 369 | 3119 | 5965 |
H
Hybrid Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735369 yards4909 metersCR 72.0Bogey 103.7Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.4 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | — | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 350 | 300 | 130 | 401 | 173 | 304 | 379 | 132 | 2562 | 414 | 262 | 346 | 368 | 403 | 338 | 111 | 267 | 298 | 2807 | 5369 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735001 yards4573 metersCR 70.0Bogey 100.7Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 52.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | — | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 261 | 300 | 130 | 306 | 162 | 304 | 379 | 122 | 2357 | 414 | 210 | 287 | 368 | 403 | 338 | 111 | 215 | 298 | 2644 | 5001 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735965 yards5454 metersCR 75.3Bogey 108.7Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.7 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 56.0 · Slope 148
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | — | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 472 | 350 | 372 | 180 | 401 | 173 | 387 | 379 | 132 | 2846 | 463 | 262 | 346 | 413 | 475 | 388 | 136 | 267 | 369 | 3119 | 5965 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elgin Country 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 profile44% match
For Hybrid tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Hybrid tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Hybrid tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
Aim21%
10 Week Flagship Program for Elgin Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elgin Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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61% match
For Hybrid tees
Consistent woods length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Trajectory18%
77% match
For Hybrid tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
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Get Started44% match
For Hybrid tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For Hybrid tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
79% match
For Hybrid tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
50% match
For Hybrid tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Hybrid tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Precision12%
73% match
For Hybrid tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Hybrid tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim19%
Precision19%
59% match
For Hybrid tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Hybrid tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Accuracy11%
57% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
69% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring15%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control12%
0% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim24%
Distance Control12%
77% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
54% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment16%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
84% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
51% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Dispersion20%
70% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
85% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
56% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy31%
Alignment22%
80% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
54% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment17%
Aim14%
50% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
73% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Scoring13%
73% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
44% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment37%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Elgin Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elgin Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elgin Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Elgin Country Club challenges consistency. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elgin Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5483 yards. The back tees extend to 5965.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elgin Country Club?
With a course rating of 75.3 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 Elgin Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5965.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Elgin Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Elgin Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 5965.0 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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