26% match
For Silver tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Makray Memorial Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Makray Memorial Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Makray Memorial 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 24%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 17%Dispersion 13%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Makray Memorial Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Makray Memorial Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@makraygolf.com
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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
1010 S Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
Course Description
Makray Memorial Golf Club is an 18-hole championship public golf course located in Barrington, Illinois, just north of downtown Chicago. The venue blends historic charm with modern amenities and serves as a premier site for weddings and special events, featuring The Oak Terrace Grille for dining. The club offers sweeping views, a stone-wrapped veranda, and a dedicated team that collaborates with couples to deliver a warm, elegant celebration from rehearsal dinners to receptions. In addition to golf, Makray provides a picturesque backdrop for ceremonies and events, with onsite spaces designed to create memorable experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1958
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(517 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 Makray Memorial Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing pressure for precise short and mid approaches on compact pars, heightening bogey risks on tough holes while offering birdie paths elsewhere.
B
Bronze Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715054 yards4621 metersCR 70.1Bogey 99.0Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 300 | 274 | 128 | 362 | 438 | 112 | 249 | 297 | 2440 | 312 | 365 | 284 | 101 | 258 | 439 | 322 | 141 | 392 | 2614 | 5054 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715618 yards5137 metersCR 73.2Bogey 103.9Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 355 | 298 | 130 | 366 | 439 | 148 | 254 | 385 | 2660 | 379 | 366 | 288 | 140 | 318 | 480 | 347 | 145 | 495 | 2958 | 5618 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716140 yards5614 metersCR 76.0Bogey 108.2Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.7 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 54.5 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 355 | 298 | 135 | 411 | 524 | 178 | 274 | 388 | 2950 | 408 | 429 | 294 | 158 | 322 | 533 | 351 | 197 | 498 | 3190 | 6140 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Makray Memorial 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 profile38% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control15%
Alignment15%
33% match
For Silver tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy32%
Visualization12%
13 Week Flagship Program for Makray Memorial Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Makray Memorial 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.
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 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For Silver tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
44% match
For Silver tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
72% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision27%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started81% match
For Silver tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision20%
Distance Control15%
45% match
For Silver tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
57% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
75% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
43% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
82% match
For Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Aim17%
48% match
For Silver tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started43% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
65% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Green tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
59% match
For Green tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
58% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment24%
Dispersion13%
48% match
For Green tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
76% match
For Green tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Green tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
38% match
For Green tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started45% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
65% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Accuracy17%
73% 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%
70% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
76% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
73% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
41% match
For Bronze tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Bronze tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control25%
Alignment10%
76% match
For Bronze tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started65% match
For Bronze tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision20%
Scoring15%
43% match
For Bronze tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
76% match
For Bronze tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
76% match
For Bronze tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Makray Memorial Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Makray Memorial Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Makray Memorial Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Makray Memorial Golf Club technically exacting. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Makray Memorial Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5597 yards. The back tees extend to 6140.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Makray Memorial Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.0 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 Makray Memorial Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6140.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Makray Memorial 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 Makray Memorial Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6140.0 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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