33% match
For Blue tees
Visualize long lines, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control44%
Visualization44%
Dispersion7%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Barrington Shores 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 18%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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club.
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
40 Shoreline Rd, Lake Barrington, IL 60010, USA
Course Description
Lake Barrington Shores Country Club is rated among the finest member-only clubs in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The club offers affordable golf and social (dining) membership packages to both residents and non-residents of Lake Barrington Shores. Our 18-hole golf course is set amidst rolling terrain with verdant, tree-lined fairways and sparkling, serene ponds -- sure to please all levels of players with its aesthetics and challenge. Our clubhouse features a well-stocked pro shop and an onsite restaurant serving delicious fare in a setting overlooking magnificent 100-acre Lake Barrington
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Packard
Opened
1978
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(98 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 Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout delivers steady par four approach tests with mid irons while long par fives force careful positioning to dodge big scores and chase chances. Back nine play intensifies decisions with greater overall challenge.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716673 yards6102 metersCR 72.1Bogey 97.6Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 542 | 395 | 471 | 228 | 397 | 347 | 204 | 357 | 3327 | 352 | 518 | 347 | 190 | 567 | 377 | 165 | 391 | 439 | 3346 | 6673 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716392 yards5845 metersCR 70.8Bogey 95.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 532 | 375 | 439 | 213 | 380 | 335 | 190 | 347 | 3186 | 339 | 507 | 330 | 178 | 548 | 361 | 143 | 380 | 420 | 3206 | 6392 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716016 yards5501 metersCR 69.1Bogey 93.2Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 505 | 351 | 417 | 192 | 363 | 311 | 171 | 328 | 2992 | 311 | 494 | 315 | 161 | 526 | 344 | 128 | 356 | 389 | 3024 | 6016 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Barrington Shores 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Blue tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
63% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Distance Control13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
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
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory18%
Aim13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision25%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started37% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
60% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
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%
78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision15%
Aim13%
73% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim16%
55% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
54% match
For Black tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
61% match
For Black tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
48% match
For Black tees
Match plan to shot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization24%
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Get Started57% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Precision11%
68% match
For Black tees
Turn into par saves, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy14%
64% match
For Black tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
33% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
76% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
41% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment17%
Accuracy14%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
58% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started77% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
80% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
70% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring14%
Precision14%
67% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
44% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy35%
Visualization8%
60% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim44%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
55% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
58% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
Scoring14%
63% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
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%
59% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim21%
Alignment14%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Aim13%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision13%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6344 yards. The back tees extend to 6673.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6673.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Lake Barrington Shores 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 Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6673.0 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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