73% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Orchard Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Orchard Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Orchard Valley Golf Course, 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%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 16%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.
17.2
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Orchard Valley Golf Course
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 Orchard Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
2411 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
Course Description
Orchard Valley Golf Course is a public 18-hole championship golf facility located in Aurora, Illinois, in west suburban Chicago. The course spans a 6,800-yard, par-72 layout with four sets of tees and emphasizes guest service and a full-service dining experience at Orchards Restaurant. Open to the public, it hosts tournaments and events and offers a practice facility to golfers of all levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ken Kavanaugh
Opened
1993
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⭐4.1(427 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 Orchard Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four pressure that tests iron consistency for steady scoring, while long par fives build risk through second-shot choices that spike trouble on the tougher back nine.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726745 yards6168 metersCR 72.7Bogey 98.3Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 191 | 376 | 523 | 325 | 163 | 405 | 499 | 470 | 3275 | 371 | 535 | 165 | 451 | 433 | 343 | 551 | 208 | 413 | 3470 | 6745 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726358 yards5814 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.7Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 168 | 349 | 513 | 306 | 143 | 385 | 483 | 458 | 3105 | 358 | 475 | 154 | 445 | 414 | 325 | 499 | 185 | 398 | 3253 | 6358 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725162 yards4720 metersCR 65.4Bogey 87.9Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 43.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.8 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 238 | 125 | 262 | 433 | 230 | 102 | 316 | 421 | 374 | 2501 | 301 | 380 | 122 | 372 | 327 | 277 | 441 | 130 | 311 | 2661 | 5162 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725861 yards5359 metersCR 68.6Bogey 92.4Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.8 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 269 | 153 | 324 | 448 | 283 | 122 | 366 | 465 | 431 | 2861 | 324 | 447 | 140 | 431 | 379 | 309 | 476 | 147 | 347 | 3000 | 5861 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Orchard Valley Golf Course
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile77% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Aim16%
64% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
35% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Orchard Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Orchard Valley Golf Course. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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51% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
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%
53% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment23%
Accuracy13%
53% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy22%
Aim20%
64% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim13%
Trajectory12%
58% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy27%
Alignment19%
27% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
43% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
77% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Black tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Aim27%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Black tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For Black tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
46% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
70% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
72% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
73% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision20%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For Red tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
39% match
For Red tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion46%
Accuracy30%
Scoring13%
58% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Precision15%
54% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion15%
47% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
78% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Red 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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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Orchard Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Orchard Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Orchard Valley Golf Course technically exacting. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Orchard Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5954 yards. The back tees extend to 6745.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Orchard Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Orchard Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6745.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Orchard Valley Golf Course 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 Orchard Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6745.0 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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