45% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hawthorn Woods Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Hawthorn Woods Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hawthorn Woods 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 27%Precision 19%Scoring 19%Aim 18%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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hawthorn Woods Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR 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 Hawthorn Woods Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jtitus@hwccgolf.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
1 Tournament Dr N, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047, USA
Course Description
Set in the rolling hills and rich woodlands of Lake County, Hawthorn Woods Country Club is Chicagoland's premier private country club offering an exclusive place for couples, families and young professionals to relax and enjoy an active lifestyle. Developed in 2006 as part of a Toll Brothers community and now owned and professionally managed by KemperSports, we are proud to offer the area's only Arnold Palmer Signature Designed golf course.Located just north of the intersection of Gilmer and Midlothian roads in Hawthorn Woods Illinois, Hawthorn Woods Country Club is a wonderful place where neighbors come to enjoy a relaxed and family-focused atmosphere. Owning real estate within the Hawthorn Woods Country Club development is not a requirement for membership however all residents of the development are required to be at minimum, Social Members of the club. Our non-resident members live throughout the Chicagoland suburbs with many residing in neighboring communities such as Long Grove, Libertyville, Lake Zurich, Mundelein and Vernon Hills.Complementing our championship golf course, we offer year round activities such as bocce ball, swimming, tennis, paddle tennis, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, social events, fine dining and more within a community atmosphere that is fun and energetic. Hawthorn Woods Country Club has been meticulously crafted to meet the leisure needs of today's contemporary lifestyle. As you learn more about our club, you will begin to appreciate how we are redefining leisure time for families both large and small.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer,Ed Seay
Opened
2006
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(177 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 Hawthorn Woods Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a control test on short par fours that pressure tee accuracy and force precise wedges, with reachable fives offering birdie lures but HCP leaders spiking bogey risks on key turns.
F
Forward Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724908 yards4488 metersCR 68.9Bogey 97.7Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 310 | 291 | 132 | 303 | 365 | 344 | 269 | 116 | 2457 | 295 | 75 | 326 | 395 | 225 | 141 | 284 | 378 | 332 | 2451 | 4908 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725198 yards4753 metersCR 70.5Bogey 100.1Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.2 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 310 | 291 | 132 | 328 | 425 | 374 | 269 | 116 | 2572 | 295 | 75 | 356 | 435 | 265 | 141 | 324 | 403 | 332 | 2626 | 5198 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726001 yards5487 metersCR 74.9Bogey 106.6Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.1 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.5 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 353 | 330 | 164 | 387 | 491 | 441 | 296 | 139 | 2962 | 363 | 164 | 390 | 461 | 306 | 169 | 367 | 461 | 358 | 3039 | 6001 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hawthorn Woods 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started70% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Hawthorn Woods Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hawthorn Woods Country 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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19% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
56% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
52% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
70% 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%
59% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
61% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
58% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring12%
Precision12%
27% match
For Gold tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
Scoring18%
47% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
79% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision18%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment25%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control14%
82% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Precision20%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory17%
Precision17%
58% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
52% match
For Forward tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
59% match
For Forward tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
61% match
For Forward tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For Forward tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started34% match
For Forward tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
58% match
For Forward tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Forward tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Forward tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
60% match
For Forward tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Forward tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Forward tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Forward tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
56% match
For Forward tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
74% match
For Forward tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Forward tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hawthorn Woods Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorn Woods Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hawthorn Woods Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hawthorn Woods Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hawthorn Woods Country Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hawthorn Woods Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5454 yards. The back tees extend to 6001.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hawthorn Woods Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.9 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 Hawthorn Woods Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6001.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hawthorn Woods Country Club and how should I play it?
Hawthorn Woods Country 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 Hawthorn Woods Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6001.0 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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