44% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Knollwood Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Knollwood Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Knollwood 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 16%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.
17.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Knollwood Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Knollwood Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rharper@knollwoodclub.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
1890 Knollwood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
H. S. Colt/C. H. Alison
Opened
1924
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⭐4.7(79 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 Knollwood Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Knollwood Plus
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a power test loaded with par fours pressuring repeated irons while long par fives tempt aggression but risk big scores if tee shots stray. Steady bogey pressure builds from front to back nines via high ratings.
B
Back Tee
Gender: MalePar 727202 yards6586 metersCR 75.5Bogey 101.9Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.7 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 356 | 410 | 172 | 426 | 504 | 236 | 578 | 420 | 3544 | 601 | 471 | 176 | 357 | 458 | 400 | 529 | 211 | 455 | 3658 | 7202 |
K
Knollwood Plus Tee
Gender: MalePar 726887 yards6297 metersCR 74.0Bogey 99.6Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 344 | 410 | 162 | 426 | 480 | 205 | 578 | 390 | 3420 | 562 | 440 | 176 | 335 | 420 | 400 | 529 | 180 | 425 | 3467 | 6887 |
M
Middle Plus Tee
Gender: MalePar 726283 yards5745 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.6Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 344 | 370 | 150 | 365 | 480 | 164 | 452 | 390 | 3129 | 506 | 393 | 135 | 335 | 352 | 362 | 500 | 158 | 413 | 3154 | 6283 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Knollwood 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control20%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started72% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
Precision15%
73% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Dispersion18%
10 Week Flagship Program for Knollwood Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Knollwood Club. 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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54% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
35% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Precision24%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
64% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
68% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
67% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Aim16%
74% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started70% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
61% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Knollwood Plus tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
47% match
For Back tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Back tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Precision14%
58% match
For Back tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment23%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For Back tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
69% match
For Back tees
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Precision15%
46% match
For Back tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
71% match
For Back tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
44% match
For Back tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started30% match
For Back tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Back tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For Back tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Back tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
43% match
For Back tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Aim32%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Back tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
74% match
For Back tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Aim16%
77% match
For Back tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
69% match
For Back tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
64% match
For Middle Plus tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
36% match
For Middle Plus tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
36% match
For Middle Plus tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started51% match
For Middle Plus tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
60% match
For Middle Plus tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision19%
Mechanics15%
Trajectory13%
40% match
For Middle Plus tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
76% match
For Middle Plus tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
44% match
For Middle Plus tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Middle Plus tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Knollwood Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
108th Western Junior
6/14/2026
Tournament
108th Western Junior
men
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Knollwood Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Knollwood Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Knollwood Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Knollwood Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 75.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Knollwood Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6742 yards. The back tees extend to 7202.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Knollwood Club?
With a course rating of 75.5 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 Knollwood Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7202.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Knollwood 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 Knollwood Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 7202.0 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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