42% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Heritage Oaks Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Classic 18 Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Classic 18, 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 19%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Classic 18
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Classic 18.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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info@sportsmansgolf.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
3535 Dundee Road
Course Description
Heritage Oaks Golf Club is a public golf facility featuring tree-lined, Audubon-certified courses in Northbrook, Illinois. The property offers 27 holes, a practice range with TrackMan technology, a golf academy, and indoor golf simulators, catering to golfers of all levels. The venue includes the Acorn Grill + Terrace overlooking the courses, plus a robust calendar of leagues, events, and instructional programs. The club emphasizes a timeless experience for golf, dining, and recreation within the Northbrook Park District.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Edward Dearie Jr.
Opened
1931
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(270 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 Classic 18, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through precise positioning on numerous par fours where drives shape approach angles and lengths, amplifying bogey risks on misfires amid long par five temptations.This course plays like a grinder with iron-focused decisions every hole, where safe plays preserve pars but bold moves on reachables spike score volatility.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706286 yards5748 metersCR 75.7Bogey 107.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 520 | 393 | 172 | 378 | 370 | 150 | 484 | 200 | 450 | 3117 | 159 | 396 | 422 | 363 | 168 | 406 | 290 | 540 | 425 | 3169 | 6286 |
M
Maroon Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705995 yards5482 metersCR 74.1Bogey 104.5Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.4 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 498 | 371 | 159 | 366 | 359 | 140 | 469 | 180 | 438 | 2980 | 145 | 384 | 400 | 343 | 157 | 395 | 275 | 505 | 411 | 3015 | 5995 |
T
Teal Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704657 yards4258 metersCR 66.6Bogey 93.3Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 289 | 116 | 285 | 279 | 97 | 395 | 110 | 365 | 2329 | 96 | 292 | 313 | 279 | 88 | 310 | 220 | 404 | 326 | 2328 | 4657 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Classic 18
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision19%
Trajectory16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Fly over bunker, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Classic 18
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Classic 18. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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59% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
51% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Precision26%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
47% match
For Maroon tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
53% match
For Maroon tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For Maroon tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
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Get Started47% match
For Maroon tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
59% match
For Maroon tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
51% match
For Maroon tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision29%
Scoring15%
42% match
For Maroon tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Maroon tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Maroon tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
67% match
For Maroon tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Maroon tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Maroon tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Maroon tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
64% match
For Maroon tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Maroon tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
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Get Started71% match
For Maroon tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Maroon tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision16%
Aim14%
71% match
For Maroon tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
44% match
For Teal tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
56% match
For Teal tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Trajectory14%
20% match
For Teal tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
67% match
For Teal tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For Teal tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion17%
61% match
For Teal tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Teal tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Teal tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Teal tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
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Get Started55% match
For Teal tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy28%
Visualization10%
74% match
For Teal tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
59% match
For Teal tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Classic 18
Get answers to common questions about playing Classic 18 and what to expect.
How difficult is Classic 18 for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Classic 18 challenges consistency. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Classic 18?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5472 yards. The back tees extend to 6286.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Classic 18?
With a course rating of 75.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Classic 18 and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6286.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Classic 18 and how should I play it?
Classic 18 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 Classic 18 strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6286.0 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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