Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Meadowlark Golf Course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Meadowlark 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
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11599 W, 31st St, Hinsdale, IL 60523, USA
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Nevins
Opened
1965
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Meadowlark Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 434 | 414 | 465 | 198 | 410 | 563 | 358 | 210 | 352 | 3404 | 434 | 414 | 465 | 198 | 410 | 563 | 358 | 210 | 352 | 3404 | 6808 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 398 | 445 | 182 | 393 | 547 | 340 | 194 | 336 | 3253 | 418 | 398 | 445 | 182 | 393 | 547 | 340 | 194 | 336 | 3253 | 6506 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.7 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 358 | 405 | 150 | 362 | 464 | 307 | 171 | 270 | 2872 | 385 | 358 | 405 | 150 | 362 | 464 | 307 | 171 | 270 | 2872 | 5744 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Meadowlark Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileTrust your read, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Meadowlark 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.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
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Full flagship program designed around Meadowlark Golf Course hole by hole data. Contains 51 practice days and 43 unique drills.
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Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Meadowlark Golf Course and what to expect.
Meadowlark Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 117.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6276 yards. The back tees extend to 6808.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.6 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.
At a full length of 6808.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6808.0 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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