Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Onwentsia Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Onwentsia Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Onwentsia 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Onwentsia Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Onwentsia Club.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
300 Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Foulis
Opened
1896
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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 Onwentsia Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 499 | 399 | 520 | 418 | 172 | 367 | 411 | 426 | 210 | 3422 | 545 | 191 | 450 | 434 | 192 | 344 | 376 | 321 | 441 | 3294 | 6716 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 15 | — | 8 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 458 | 342 | 419 | 359 | 121 | 312 | 322 | 343 | 167 | 2843 | 452 | 141 | 361 | 372 | 141 | 285 | 266 | 239 | 406 | 2663 | 5506 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.1 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 15 | — | 8 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 364 | 466 | 385 | 147 | 337 | 367 | 371 | 175 | 3078 | 459 | 157 | 395 | 391 | 160 | 313 | 326 | 283 | 362 | 2846 | 5924 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Onwentsia 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 profileMatch plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Onwentsia Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Onwentsia 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Onwentsia Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Junior Masters - Onwentsia Club
7/26/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Onwentsia Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Onwentsia Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Onwentsia Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Onwentsia Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Onwentsia Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6111 yards. The back tees extend to 6716.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Onwentsia Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Onwentsia Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6716.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Onwentsia 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 Onwentsia Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6716.0 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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