26% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mendota Golf Club
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Mendota, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Mendota Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mendota 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mendota Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long 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 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mendota Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
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
35666 US-34, Mendota, IL 61342, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Green Visions Inc
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(77 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 Mendota Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles where short ones offer birdie lures but longer tests force careful drives and irons, building bogey risks on key trouble spots amid scoring openings from compact layout.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705732 yards5241 metersCR 68.1Bogey 91.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 299 | 454 | 171 | 379 | 470 | 124 | 402 | 167 | 2824 | 501 | 331 | 325 | 366 | 177 | 335 | 136 | 337 | 400 | 2908 | 5732 |
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705093 yards4657 metersCR 69.5Bogey 98.8Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 299 | 400 | 171 | 290 | 407 | 124 | 333 | 119 | 2485 | 441 | 331 | 325 | 334 | 143 | 278 | 136 | 283 | 337 | 2608 | 5093 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704863 yards4447 metersCR 68.2Bogey 96.8Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 271 | 400 | 134 | 290 | 407 | 112 | 333 | 119 | 2408 | 441 | 256 | 280 | 334 | 143 | 278 | 103 | 283 | 337 | 2455 | 4863 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mendota 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Aim21%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Mendota Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mendota 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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40% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
61% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Get Started76% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
43% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion18%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Precision15%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring28%
Aim23%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Precision14%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
56% match
For Black tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
66% match
For Black tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
39% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
54% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control30%
Visualization18%
66% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
73% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
53% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment25%
65% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started60% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy17%
Scoring13%
68% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
40% match
For White tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
39% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
54% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
40% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
79% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring31%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
Scoring12%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%
56% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim29%
Alignment24%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mendota Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mendota Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mendota Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Mendota Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mendota Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5298 yards. The back tees extend to 5732.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mendota Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.1 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Mendota Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5732.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Mendota Golf 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 Mendota Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 5732.0 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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