61% match
For Silver tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Idlewild Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Idlewild Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Idlewild 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 21%Precision 20%Aim 16%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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Idlewild Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Idlewild Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
19201 Dixie Hwy, Flossmoor, IL 60422, USA
Course Description
The Metropolitan Chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is a professional association dedicated to the management of membership clubs. With nearly 300 members overseeing more than 150 clubs in the Metropolitan area, this chapter connects club managers to enhance their professional development and improve club operations. As part of a larger nationwide network, the Metropolitan Chapter supports a diverse range of membership clubs including golf, country, and athletic clubs.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Al Naylor
Opened
1908
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(214 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 Idlewild Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant short par four tests of drive then wedge precision alongside par five positioning choices that build score risk especially as back nine ratings toughen demands.This course delivers constant short par four tests of drive then wedge precision alongside par five positioning choices that build score risk especially as back nine ratings toughen demands.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726483 yards5928 metersCR 71.5Bogey 96.7Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.9 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 518 | 179 | 530 | 395 | 182 | 545 | 387 | 144 | 3267 | 368 | 530 | 175 | 331 | 391 | 375 | 143 | 395 | 508 | 3216 | 6483 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726820 yards6236 metersCR 73.1Bogey 99.0Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.7 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 527 | 187 | 548 | 432 | 210 | 569 | 439 | 163 | 3464 | 384 | 546 | 185 | 352 | 419 | 388 | 170 | 399 | 513 | 3356 | 6820 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 725828 yards5329 metersCR 68.4Bogey 92.7Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 509 | 168 | 454 | 370 | 174 | 449 | 373 | 129 | 3006 | 324 | 464 | 168 | 301 | 356 | 308 | 118 | 329 | 454 | 2822 | 5828 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Idlewild 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Silver tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Silver tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy26%
Green Reading13%
58% match
For Silver tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
15 Week Flagship Program for Idlewild Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Idlewild Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For Silver tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started76% match
For Silver tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Precision13%
45% match
For Silver tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
66% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
58% match
For Silver tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
56% match
For Silver tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Scoring23%
69% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Aim23%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Silver tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Dispersion20%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
57% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Visualization11%
60% match
For Gold tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Alignment8%
58% match
For Gold tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision30%
Green Reading14%
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Get Started36% match
For Gold tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
75% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring33%
Distance Control11%
71% match
For Gold tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
37% match
For Gold tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Precision26%
Distance Control11%
36% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim25%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Alignment20%
Precision16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
36% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started71% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
55% match
For Black tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Black tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
Aim13%
40% match
For Black tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory16%
58% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Dispersion19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Idlewild Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Idlewild Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Idlewild Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Idlewild Country Club technically exacting. With a slope rating of 141.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Idlewild Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6324 yards. The back tees extend to 6820.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Idlewild Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Idlewild Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6820.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Idlewild Country Club and how should I play it?
Idlewild 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 Idlewild Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6820.0 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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