Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lockport Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Lockport Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lockport 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
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 Lockport Golf 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 | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 Lockport Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
scott.pieper@lockportgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
15000 High Rd, Lockport, IL 60441, USA
Course Description
Lockport Golf and Recreation operates as a private, nine-hole golf course located in Lockport, Illinois, overlooking the I&M Canal Corridor. It serves a community of golfers of all ages and abilities and has a long history tied to local industry and area development. The club emphasizes its home course status for residents and members, with on-site facilities and a focus on recreational golf experiences in the Midwest. It is positioned as a local golf destination with a legacy spanning several decades in the Lockport area.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1949
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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 Lockport Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 45.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 45.7 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 11 | — | 4 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 522 | 394 | 154 | 390 | 337 | 130 | 270 | 510 | 370 | 3077 | 522 | 394 | 154 | 390 | 337 | 130 | 270 | 510 | 370 | 3077 | 6154 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 11 | — | 4 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 463 | 331 | 154 | 386 | 322 | 122 | 268 | 504 | 223 | 2773 | 463 | 331 | 154 | 386 | 322 | 122 | 268 | 504 | 223 | 2773 | 5546 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 11 | — | 4 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 280 | 140 | 351 | 306 | 105 | 267 | 457 | 186 | 2471 | 379 | 280 | 140 | 351 | 306 | 105 | 267 | 457 | 186 | 2471 | 4942 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lockport 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 profilePractice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Lockport Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lockport Golf 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.
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)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint chips, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedConsistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lockport Golf 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 Lockport Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lockport Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lockport Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Lockport Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 114.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lockport Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5548 yards. The back tees extend to 6154.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lockport Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.4 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lockport Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6154.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Lockport Golf Club and how should I play it?
Lockport Golf 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 Lockport Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 6154.0 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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