64% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island, 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 29%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
2802 W 123rd St, Blue Island, IL 60406, USA
Course Description
The Meadows Golf Club of Blue Island is an 18-hole golf course located in Blue Island, Illinois, just outside Chicago. Opened in 1994 and designed by J. Porter Gibson, ASGCA, the course spans 6,549 yards from the longest tees with a par of 71, offering a challenging layout for players of various levels. The facility provides tee times, lessons, events, and a variety of guest services, serving the Chicago metropolitan area. The address is 2802 123rd Street, Blue Island, IL 60406, and it’s a destination for local play, events, and golfing instruction within the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Porter Gibson
Opened
1994
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⭐4.0(246 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 Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four heavy test where iron consistency faces steady pressure and long holes spike bogey risks especially on the tougher back nine.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716510 yards5953 metersCR 71.3Bogey 94.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 180 | 482 | 381 | 172 | 396 | 318 | 530 | 175 | 3009 | 495 | 455 | 420 | 200 | 377 | 514 | 419 | 230 | 391 | 3501 | 6510 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715942 yards5433 metersCR 68.7Bogey 90.7Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 173 | 446 | 334 | 160 | 350 | 309 | 521 | 168 | 2821 | 482 | 410 | 367 | 160 | 325 | 450 | 370 | 195 | 362 | 3121 | 5942 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695465 yards4997 metersCR 71.5Bogey 100.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.1 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 142 | 440 | 330 | 135 | 321 | 284 | 446 | 148 | 2586 | 445 | 402 | 330 | 151 | 310 | 441 | 311 | 148 | 341 | 2879 | 5465 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island
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 profile26% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion12%
10 Week Flagship Program for Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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68% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim26%
Alignment22%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision26%
Aim19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory14%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Alignment11%
73% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment23%
Precision11%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Scoring13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For White tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
47% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started42% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy35%
Green Reading14%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
51% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
56% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
44% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Aim16%
63% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control17%
Alignment13%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment21%
Accuracy19%
52% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim30%
Alignment20%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
Dispersion15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%
17% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
27% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Trajectory30%
Precision28%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision25%
Scoring18%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment28%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion22%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Alignment22%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment20%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island
Get answers to common questions about playing Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island and what to expect.
How difficult is Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island for mid-handicap golfers?
Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island presents a demanding test. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5988 yards. The back tees extend to 6510.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island?
With a course rating of 71.3 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 Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6510.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island 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 Meadows Golf Club Of Blue Island strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6510.0 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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