Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Elgin Country Club.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Elgin Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@elfincc.com
Resident Professionals
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Head Golf Professional
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2575 Weld Rd, Elgin, IL 60124, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Packard
Opened
1901
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Elgin Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elgin Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elgin Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elgin Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elgin Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elgin Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileFocus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
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.
Full 40 days 56 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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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Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Elgin Country Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 5965.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
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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