47% match
For Buzz tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Old Elm Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
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
Old Elm Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Elm 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 16%Dispersion 15%
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
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Old Elm Club
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, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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 Old Elm Club.
Contact Information
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
800 Old Elm Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
Course Description
Old Elm Club is an accounting firm based in Highland Park, Illinois, providing financial services and expertise to individuals and businesses. They specialize in various accounting solutions, helping clients manage their financial needs effectively.
accounting • financial services • tax preparation • bookkeeping
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1913
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.6(42 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 Old Elm Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Buzz
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:Players meet repeating tests on par fours where tee placement shapes approach success and bogey risks build on handicap ranked tough spots. Par fives add occasional long shot pressure to keep scoring tight across balanced nines.
B
Buzz Tee
Gender: MalePar 726951 yards6356 metersCR 72.8Bogey 97.3Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 530 | 445 | 155 | 525 | 449 | 510 | 198 | 435 | 290 | 3537 | 446 | 422 | 370 | 440 | 205 | 389 | 557 | 170 | 415 | 3414 | 6951 |
B
Buzz Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 726609 yards6043 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 530 | 360 | 155 | 525 | 408 | 510 | 198 | 387 | 275 | 3348 | 446 | 422 | 329 | 378 | 175 | 389 | 557 | 150 | 415 | 3261 | 6609 |
M
Member Tee
Gender: MalePar 726401 yards5853 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.9Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 507 | 360 | 155 | 477 | 408 | 497 | 198 | 387 | 275 | 3264 | 420 | 422 | 329 | 378 | 175 | 323 | 525 | 150 | 415 | 3137 | 6401 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Elm 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Buzz tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Buzz tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Precision9%
61% match
For Buzz tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy17%
Aim13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Old Elm Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Elm Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
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 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started66% match
For Buzz tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
58% match
For Buzz tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Dispersion29%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Buzz tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Buzz tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
47% match
For Buzz tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Buzz tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment26%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Buzz tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Accuracy19%
71% match
For Buzz tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For Buzz tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Buzz tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
53% match
For Buzz tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment22%
81% match
For Buzz tees
Thread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
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Get Started63% match
For Buzz tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Accuracy12%
32% match
For Buzz tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision28%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For Buzz tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Buzz tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision20%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For Buzz tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion15%
Alignment10%
23% match
For Buzz Combo tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Scoring19%
Accuracy11%
69% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
47% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
40% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started47% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
79% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment21%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
72% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
54% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring30%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion14%
42% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started69% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Buzz Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
37% match
For Member tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
50% match
For Member tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim36%
Alignment18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Old Elm Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Old Elm Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Old Elm Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Old Elm Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old Elm Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6676 yards. The back tees extend to 6951.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Old Elm Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Old Elm Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6951.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Old Elm Club and how should I play it?
Old Elm Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Old Elm Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6951.0 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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