Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kankakee Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Kankakee Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kankakee 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kankakee Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kankakee Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
clubhouse@kankakeecountryclub.com
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Facilities
Location
2011 Cobb Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA
Course Description
Kankakee Country Club is a historic private club located in Kankakee County, Illinois, offering a range of leisure facilities including golf, pool, and private events. Founded in 1916, the club focuses on providing a comprehensive country club experience with events, activities, and services for member families, both long-standing and new, in a welcoming setting. The club is anchored by its golf course and clubhouse, and emphasizes community engagement through social gatherings and member-focused amenities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1916
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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 Kankakee Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | — | 18 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 394 | 154 | 289 | 325 | 475 | 170 | 137 | 419 | 2748 | 110 | 381 | 222 | 317 | 524 | 361 | 480 | 532 | 178 | 3105 | 5853 |
Blended Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | — | 18 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 363 | 146 | 305 | 325 | 460 | 170 | 137 | 410 | 2701 | 110 | 365 | 212 | 317 | 479 | 361 | 449 | 526 | 178 | 2997 | 5698 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | — | 18 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 353 | 128 | 272 | 259 | 460 | 163 | 110 | 407 | 2496 | 109 | 366 | 217 | 308 | 460 | 257 | 449 | 462 | 164 | 2792 | 5288 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kankakee 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Kankakee Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kankakee 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink long putts, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Kankakee 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 Kankakee Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kankakee Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kankakee Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Kankakee Country Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kankakee Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5570 yards. The back tees extend to 5853.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kankakee Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.2 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 Kankakee Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5853.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Kankakee Country Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Kankakee Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5853.0 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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