73% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Dispersion18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fox Bend Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Fox Bend Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fox Bend Golf Course, 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 27%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 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.
20
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fox Bend Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fox Bend Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bdoyle@oswegolandpd.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
3516 US-34, Oswego, IL 60543, USA
Course Description
Fox Bend Golf Course is a public golf facility in Oswego, Illinois offering course play, golf outings, tournaments, lessons, and event services. The facility markets value-oriented play with a focus on hosting weddings, banquets, and corporate events, supported by on-site food and beverage options and merchandise. It positions itself as a one-stop venue for golf and event needs within Chicagoland, with convenient tee times and multiple amenities. The site emphasizes event planning assistance and group experiences, serving players and organizers in the Fox Bend region and greater Chicagoland.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Brent Wadsworth
Opened
1967
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(294 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 Fox Bend Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron approaches to par fours where the toughest ones spike scoring risk from small errors. Par fives repeat layup choices that balance birdie shots against big number traps.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726890 yards6300 metersCR 73.2Bogey 97.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | 11 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 395 | 165 | 430 | 410 | 175 | 385 | 295 | 565 | 3355 | 385 | 200 | 395 | 440 | 495 | 205 | 540 | 435 | 440 | 3535 | 6890 |
M
Maroon Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725165 yards4723 metersCR 70.0Bogey 97.6Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.2 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 2 | — | 15 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 305 | 105 | 280 | 300 | 110 | 310 | 250 | 430 | 2520 | 275 | 155 | 325 | 310 | 425 | 95 | 410 | 320 | 330 | 2645 | 5165 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726015 yards5500 metersCR 74.7Bogey 104.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 52.9 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 2 | — | 15 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 365 | 145 | 345 | 365 | 150 | 340 | 265 | 485 | 2935 | 325 | 170 | 340 | 390 | 470 | 125 | 480 | 395 | 385 | 3080 | 6015 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fox Bend Golf Course
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 profile74% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring18%
Aim13%
19% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Fox Bend Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fox Bend Golf Course. 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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring17%
Aim12%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
57% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
78% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
76% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
59% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Alignment23%
35% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Maroon tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Maroon tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Maroon tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision15%
62% match
For Maroon tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Maroon tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
55% match
For Maroon tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Maroon tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision20%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For Maroon tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Maroon tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Maroon tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
Precision15%
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Get Started67% match
For Maroon tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Maroon tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
53% match
For Maroon tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Maroon tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Maroon tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Maroon tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control29%
Aim13%
64% match
For Black tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For Black tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
56% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory18%
Aim13%
47% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Dispersion24%
Scoring18%
54% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started43% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
58% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
67% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Accuracy10%
69% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Fox Bend Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Bend Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Fox Bend Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Fox Bend Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Fox Bend Golf Course technically exacting. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fox Bend Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6028 yards. The back tees extend to 6890.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fox Bend Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.2 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 Fox Bend Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6890.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Fox Bend Golf Course and how should I play it?
Fox Bend Golf Course 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 Fox Bend Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6890.0 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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