53% match
For Green/Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kemper Lakes Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Kemper Lakes Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kemper Lakes Golf 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 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 20%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
29.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kemper Lakes Golf Club
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kemper Lakes Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jdobson320@aol.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
24000 N Old McHenry Rd, Kildeer, IL 60047, USA
Course Description
Since 1979, Kemper Lakes Golf Club has been recognized as one of the finest pure golf facilities in the country. During that time period, Kemper Lakes has played host to some of the greatest players in the world including the 1989 PGA Championship, four Grand Slam of Golf Events, six Senior PGA Tour Events, the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship, the USGA Women's Amateur Championship, 26 consecutive Illinois PGA Championships, and the host of the 2018 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. We offer Regular, Corporate and Junior Memberships to the Illinois' Premier Golf Club. There has never been a better time to be a Member, maybe you'd like to hear more?
golf • club • membership • tournaments • championships • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ken Killiaick Nugent
Opened
1979
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(252 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 Kemper Lakes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green/Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through iron shots on abundant par fours and careful positioning on stretched par fives that risk big scores if mishandled. Back nine elevates threats with sharper difficulty forcing tight bogey protection.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 727313 yards6687 metersCR 75.8Bogey 103.0Slope 147
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.4 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 52.6 · Slope 151
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 400 | 173 | 508 | 442 | 180 | 557 | 421 | 460 | 3547 | 453 | 534 | 393 | 219 | 425 | 621 | 485 | 203 | 433 | 3766 | 7313 |
G
Green/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 727043 yards6440 metersCR 74.6Bogey 101.4Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 51.7 · Slope 149
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 400 | 141 | 508 | 423 | 180 | 557 | 421 | 428 | 3436 | 453 | 534 | 393 | 183 | 425 | 557 | 426 | 203 | 433 | 3607 | 7043 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726265 yards5729 metersCR 77.2Bogey 111.1Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.9 · Slope 145
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 334 | 112 | 475 | 406 | 153 | 500 | 367 | 411 | 3119 | 380 | 454 | 364 | 165 | 345 | 542 | 405 | 142 | 349 | 3146 | 6265 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kemper Lakes Golf 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 profile39% match
For Green/Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Green/Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control12%
50% match
For Green/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy20%
Aim11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Kemper Lakes Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kemper Lakes Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Green/Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy18%
44% match
For Green/Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started70% match
For Green/Blue tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision25%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For Green/Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
47% match
For Green/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Green/Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim25%
Scoring18%
55% match
For Green/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For Green/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
74% match
For Green/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Aim13%
69% match
For Green/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
55% match
For Green/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Precision13%
77% match
For Green/Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
43% match
For Green/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory16%
Alignment10%
42% match
For Green/Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started70% match
For Green/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Green/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
58% match
For Green/Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
24% match
For Green tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
53% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
24% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy30%
Visualization26%
59% match
For Green tees
Beat streaks, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control18%
Alignment9%
50% match
For Green tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics18%
Aim17%
77% match
For Green tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
70% match
For Green tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
39% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started61% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
58% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy16%
51% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
23% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
70% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Scoring13%
42% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started81% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
63% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
54% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
80% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control21%
42% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
39% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Kemper Lakes Golf Club
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United States
Junior PGA Qualifier 1 - Kemper Lakes GC
5/31/2026
Tournament
Junior PGA Qualifier 1 - Kemper Lakes GC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kemper Lakes Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kemper Lakes Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kemper Lakes Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Kemper Lakes Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 147.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 75.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kemper Lakes Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6789 yards. The back tees extend to 7313.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kemper Lakes Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.8 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 Kemper Lakes Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7313.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Kemper Lakes Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Kemper Lakes Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 7313.0 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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