61% match
For Feather tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Macktown Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Macktown Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Macktown Golf Course, 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 23%Aim 16%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Macktown Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst irons undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Macktown Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL 61072, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex Welch
Opened
1931
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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 Macktown Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Feather
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from short par fours testing wedge accuracy and par five birdie chances while tougher par threes and select par fours raise bogey threats that demand sharp short game recovery to protect the score.
A
Arrow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715756 yards5263 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.1Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.0 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 189 | 329 | 330 | 532 | 226 | 476 | 333 | 306 | 3048 | 361 | 303 | 353 | 468 | 309 | 132 | 346 | 176 | 260 | 2708 | 5756 |
F
Feather Tee
Gender: MalePar 715105 yards4668 metersCR 64.6Bogey 84.8Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.6 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 42.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 170 | 317 | 318 | 408 | 120 | 393 | 321 | 286 | 2649 | 341 | 293 | 295 | 454 | 293 | 89 | 282 | 166 | 243 | 2456 | 5105 |
F
Feather Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705105 yards4668 metersCR 69.4Bogey 96.9Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 170 | 317 | 318 | 408 | 120 | 393 | 321 | 286 | 2649 | 341 | 293 | 295 | 454 | 293 | 89 | 282 | 166 | 243 | 2456 | 5105 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Macktown Golf Course
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Feather tees
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment29%
Aim26%
48% match
For Feather tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
54% match
For Feather tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision26%
Scoring20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Macktown Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Macktown Golf Course. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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63% match
For Feather tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Get Started43% match
For Feather tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
44% match
For Feather tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
56% match
For Feather tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment38%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy10%
71% match
For Feather tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim18%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Feather tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Feather tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
55% match
For Feather tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Feather tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Feather tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Feather tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Feather tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment15%
Precision15%
54% match
For Feather tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control32%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started63% match
For Feather tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy15%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Feather tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy24%
Aim20%
64% match
For Feather tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
46% match
For Feather tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Feather tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Feather tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For Feather tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
80% match
For Feather tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
67% match
For Feather tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Feather tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For Feather tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Feather tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
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Get Started62% match
For Feather tees
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
57% match
For Feather tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
71% match
For Arrow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Arrow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For Arrow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
76% match
For Arrow tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
66% match
For Arrow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
70% match
For Arrow tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
67% match
For Arrow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
75% match
For Arrow tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
67% match
For Arrow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Arrow tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Alignment15%
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Get Started63% match
For Arrow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim24%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Arrow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
52% match
For Arrow tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
60% match
For Arrow tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Macktown Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Macktown Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Macktown Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Macktown Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Macktown Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Macktown Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5430 yards. The back tees extend to 5756.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Macktown Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.6 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 Macktown Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5756.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Macktown Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Macktown Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5756.0 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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