60% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Glenwoodie Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Glenwoodie Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Glenwoodie 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Aim 16%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Glenwoodie Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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 | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Glenwoodie Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@glenwoodiegolf.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
19301 S State St, Glenwood, IL 60425, USA
Course Description
Glenwoodie Golf Club is a public golf course and country club located in Glenwood, Illinois, serving golfers in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area. The facility features an 18-hole par-72 course with bentgrass fairways and large greens, a banquet facility for events, and amenities such as a golf simulator and on-site golf shop staff. It offers programs including The First Tee Greater Chicago, a Players Club, golf outings, lessons and clinics, and wedding and event hosting. The club has been owned by the Village of Glenwood and operates as a community-focused destination just south of downtown Chicago.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry Collis
Opened
1926
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(749 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 Glenwoodie Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeated tests of drive accuracy into short irons on compact par fours and tiny par threes, with par fives mixing risk reward through positioning, as back nine edges tougher per ratings.
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725378 yards4918 metersCR 70.9Bogey 100.0Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 305 | 154 | 445 | 108 | 287 | 440 | 241 | 312 | 2652 | 370 | 295 | 98 | 430 | 155 | 327 | 369 | 224 | 458 | 2726 | 5378 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726029 yards5513 metersCR 74.6Bogey 105.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.3 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 328 | 157 | 488 | 144 | 322 | 493 | 328 | 334 | 2971 | 400 | 365 | 119 | 463 | 165 | 350 | 410 | 284 | 502 | 3058 | 6029 |
W
White/Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725652 yards5168 metersCR 72.4Bogey 102.5Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.3 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 305 | 157 | 445 | 144 | 322 | 440 | 328 | 334 | 2835 | 370 | 295 | 119 | 430 | 165 | 327 | 369 | 284 | 458 | 2817 | 5652 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Glenwoodie 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile76% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
68% match
For White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Glenwoodie Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Glenwoodie Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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16% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
53% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
59% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
78% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
56% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring17%
Precision12%
45% match
For Green tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Green tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Green tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
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Get Started55% match
For Green tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
46% match
For Green tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
70% match
For Green tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Green tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
44% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
45% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment30%
Precision12%
76% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Scoring11%
66% match
For Green 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 Green tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
79% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started76% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Precision13%
73% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
62% match
For White/Green tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy26%
Precision9%
60% match
For White/Green tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim24%
Alignment24%
76% match
For White/Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
44% match
For White/Green tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For White/Green tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Aim14%
Alignment14%
61% match
For White/Green tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For White/Green tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
65% match
For White/Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White/Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White/Green tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Aim11%
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Get Started67% match
For White/Green tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Glenwoodie Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenwoodie Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Glenwoodie Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Glenwoodie Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Glenwoodie Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Glenwoodie Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5704 yards. The back tees extend to 6029.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Glenwoodie Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.6 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 Glenwoodie Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6029.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Glenwoodie Golf Club and how should I play it?
Glenwoodie 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 Glenwoodie Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6029.0 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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