26% match
For Green tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kishwaukee Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Kishwaukee Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kishwaukee 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 23%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Aim 17%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.
19
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kishwaukee Country Club
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kishwaukee Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mlindgren@kishwaukeecc.org
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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
1901 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
Course Description
Kishwaukee Country Club is a family oriented, full service, member-owned country club established in 1901. The club features a championship golf course, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and dining facilities including a lounge and restaurant, all located in DeKalb, Illinois. It emphasizes belonging and camaraderie, offering a welcoming environment with Bent grass greens, fairways, and rolling terrain, and positions itself as a historic, community-focused golfing and social destination.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
David A. Gill
Opened
1901
Google 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 Kishwaukee Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from par fours that demand sharp irons and quick recoveries, with back nine challenges raising bogey risks on key long holes.This course delivers steady pressure from par fours that demand sharp irons and quick recoveries, with back nine challenges raising bogey risks on key long holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706328 yards5786 metersCR 71.8Bogey 96.9Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 178 | 430 | 179 | 408 | 463 | 371 | 363 | 394 | 3071 | 434 | 437 | 524 | 215 | 378 | 323 | 200 | 384 | 362 | 3257 | 6328 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705693 yards5206 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 120 | 395 | 174 | 403 | 461 | 360 | 266 | 366 | 2824 | 372 | 417 | 420 | 188 | 357 | 316 | 141 | 329 | 329 | 2869 | 5693 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706106 yards5583 metersCR 70.8Bogey 95.4Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 168 | 416 | 174 | 403 | 461 | 367 | 360 | 383 | 3011 | 388 | 427 | 509 | 205 | 368 | 316 | 160 | 372 | 350 | 3095 | 6106 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kishwaukee 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Green tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
70% match
For Green tees
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
47% match
For Green tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control32%
Visualization25%
13 Week Flagship Program for Kishwaukee Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kishwaukee Country Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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31% match
For Green tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory20%
39% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision39%
Dispersion34%
Distance Control12%
57% match
For Green tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
78% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
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Get Started72% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment27%
Accuracy21%
65% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Accuracy18%
39% match
For Blue tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
77% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy24%
Green Reading11%
78% match
For Blue tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Precision14%
47% match
For Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision23%
Trajectory14%
43% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Precision27%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
81% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
79% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
Aim14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision28%
Green Reading18%
47% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
64% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy26%
Aim15%
74% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
54% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
49% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring26%
Dispersion9%
62% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
80% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Precision24%
Accuracy19%
55% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Kishwaukee Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kishwaukee Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kishwaukee Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kishwaukee Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Kishwaukee Country Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kishwaukee Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6010 yards. The back tees extend to 6328.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kishwaukee Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Kishwaukee Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6328.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Kishwaukee Country Club and how should I play it?
Kishwaukee 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 Kishwaukee Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6328.0 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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