Practice Programs

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Mt. Prospect, IL, United States
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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

10

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Old Orchard Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Orchard 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 28%Precision 20%Scoring 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.

19
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Old Orchard Country Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Old Orchard Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

mheidkamp@oldorchardcc.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

700 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA

Course Description

Old Orchard Country Club is a public golf facility offering a complete country club experience with 18-hole championship golf, dining, event spaces, and instructional programs. Located in Prospect Heights, Illinois, it emphasizes personal service, well-maintained greens, and a variety of memberships, lessons, and tournaments. The club hosts weddings, corporate events, and memorial celebrations, and serves the general public in the Chicagoland area and northwest suburbs. It is a Prospect Heights Park District property with a focus on accessible, high-quality golf and social events for members and guests.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Architect

Wickersham family

Opened

1932

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4.1(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 Old Orchard Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on approach accuracy for par fours while par fives tempt aggressive plays with big scoring swings. Front nine demands more focus and stamina before back nine eases slightly on difficulties.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 706122 yards5598 metersCR 70.3Bogey 95.2Slope 134

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.9 · Slope 140

Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.3 · Slope 128

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443445345364344354343470
Handicap111375391517118101641421286
Yardage387358157413381475182350519322228221132344414748738720641329006122

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Orchard 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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13 Week Flagship Program for Old Orchard Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Orchard 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 94 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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44% match
For Black tees

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
61% match
For Black tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
34% match
For Black tees

Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
73% match
For Black tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Black tees

Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment18%
Trajectory10%
52% match
For Black tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%

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71% match
For Green tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
63% match
For Green tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Green tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Precision14%
57% match
For Green tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%

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70% match
For Green tees

Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy14%
82% match
For Green tees

Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For White tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
73% match
For White tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
43% match
For White tees

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For White tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision22%
Distance Control18%

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47% match
For White tees

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Aim31%
Scoring17%
75% match
For White tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment11%
67% match
For White tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Old Orchard Country Club

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Orchard Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Old Orchard Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Old Orchard Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Old Orchard Country Club technically exacting. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old Orchard Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5696 yards. The back tees extend to 6122.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Old Orchard Country Club?

With a course rating of 70.3 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 Old Orchard Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6122.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Old Orchard Country Club 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 Old Orchard Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6122.0 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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