65% match
For Founders tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mchenry Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Mchenry Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mchenry Country 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 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mchenry Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mchenry Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
headpro@mchenrycc.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
820 N John St, McHenry, IL 60050, USA
Course Description
Established in 1922, McHenry Country Club is a well-established Country Club located in McHenry providing a beautiful setting overlooking the Fox River. We offer both Gold and Social Memberships for that person who wants to be part of the fastest growing Country Club in the Chicagoland area. This Country Club provides a warm and friendly atmosphere for individuals, couples and families to enjoy golf and dining in an unparalleled setting.For those seeking the perfect ambiance for Wedding Receptions, Banquets, Showers, Birthdays, High School reunions or just about any occasion McHenry Country Club assures that your special occasion will always be remembered. Just entering the Club House you and your guests will be impressed with our cozy sitting area nuzzled by a warm fireplace, our banquet hall accommodations, our large bar area, food serving area and the pleasant view overlooking the Fox River. For those more serious occasion such as corporate outings or Funeral Dining McHenry Country Club can provide exceptional service.McHenry Country Club has been serving the McHenry, Crystal Lake, Fox Lake, Wauconda Woodstock and Bull Valley areas for over 90 years. For more information contact McHenry Country Club at (815) 385-1072.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Henry Hall King
Opened
1922
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⭐4.3(233 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 Mchenry Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Founders
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests of iron precision on short par fours that punish misses with bogey risks, while par fives lure birdies but amplify trouble on the slightly tougher back nine.
F
Forward Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725565 yards5089 metersCR 72.8Bogey 102.9Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.8 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 328 | 308 | 353 | 440 | 350 | 344 | 128 | 115 | 2685 | 421 | 310 | 416 | 335 | 166 | 326 | 354 | 425 | 127 | 2880 | 5565 |
F
Founders Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725774 yards5280 metersCR 74.0Bogey 104.4Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.4 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 328 | 308 | 358 | 490 | 355 | 344 | 153 | 141 | 2808 | 425 | 315 | 418 | 335 | 168 | 330 | 357 | 480 | 138 | 2966 | 5774 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725641 yards5158 metersCR 73.2Bogey 103.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.8 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 339 | 344 | 353 | 440 | 350 | 364 | 128 | 115 | 2752 | 421 | 310 | 416 | 344 | 166 | 326 | 354 | 425 | 127 | 2889 | 5641 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mchenry Country 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For Founders tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy23%
Alignment9%
63% match
For Founders tees
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring13%
Alignment13%
53% match
For Founders tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Mchenry Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mchenry Country 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Founders tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
37% match
For Founders tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started44% match
For Founders tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For Founders tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment27%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Founders tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Founders tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Founders tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment13%
Precision13%
63% match
For Founders tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Founders tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For Founders tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
70% match
For Founders tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy15%
Aim14%
53% match
For Red tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
51% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
68% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
54% match
For Red tees
Control short iron height, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Scoring14%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
38% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
79% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
65% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim26%
Alignment18%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Aim12%
65% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion17%
Precision14%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
26% match
For Forward tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
55% match
For Forward tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment11%
Scoring11%
61% match
For Forward tees
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion18%
Scoring18%
41% match
For Forward tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
44% match
For Forward tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
51% match
For Forward tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Forward tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment25%
Precision15%
63% match
For Forward tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
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Get Started68% match
For Forward tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Forward tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Forward tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Forward tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Forward tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
82% match
For Forward tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Mchenry Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mchenry Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mchenry Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mchenry Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Mchenry Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mchenry Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5670 yards. The back tees extend to 5774.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mchenry Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Mchenry Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5774.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Mchenry Country Club 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 Mchenry Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5774.0 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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