67% match
For Red tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
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Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Joe Louis "The Champ" 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 28%Scoring 24%Aim 16%Precision 15%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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
29.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Joe Louis "The Champ" 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 | 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
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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 | 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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
13100 S Halsted St, Riverdale, IL 60827, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Nugent
Opened
1918
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(182 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 Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on positioning for long par fives where misses create double risks, while par fours reward straight drives with par chances and birdie upside.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726742 yards6165 metersCR 72.2Bogey 95.9Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 359 | 422 | 154 | 544 | 439 | 603 | 158 | 345 | 3348 | 374 | 384 | 386 | 175 | 519 | 547 | 425 | 145 | 439 | 3394 | 6742 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726318 yards5777 metersCR 70.2Bogey 93.0Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.6 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 331 | 391 | 143 | 506 | 414 | 577 | 139 | 328 | 3134 | 348 | 365 | 367 | 153 | 498 | 518 | 401 | 126 | 408 | 3184 | 6318 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725189 yards4745 metersCR 69.6Bogey 97.5Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.7 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 273 | 315 | 121 | 399 | 334 | 466 | 119 | 265 | 2542 | 291 | 309 | 303 | 131 | 425 | 421 | 323 | 106 | 338 | 2647 | 5189 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Joe Louis "The Champ" 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Red tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Dispersion9%
55% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
10 Week Flagship Program for Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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78% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
Aim13%
64% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started78% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
53% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Dispersion11%
63% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Accuracy22%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Aim17%
55% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
43% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim37%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring17%
Accuracy14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
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Get Started43% match
For Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Precision28%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
77% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment12%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Precision22%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
68% match
For White tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Aim18%
68% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy17%
75% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim16%
Precision15%
55% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
78% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
29% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control41%
Dispersion18%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Aim15%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim19%
Accuracy14%
58% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
74% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5966 yards. The back tees extend to 6742.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6742.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course and how should I play it?
Joe Louis "The Champ" 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 Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6742.0 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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