46% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palatine Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Palatine Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palatine Hills 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 21%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
16.2
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
29.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palatine Hills 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: 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 | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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 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 | 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 Palatine Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rzaldivar@palatineparks.org
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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
512 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Course Description
Palatine Hills Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Palatine, Illinois. The course offers online tee times, a course tour, and seasonal rate information, along with instruction options including private and group lessons, as well as junior golf programs and PGA Jr. League activities. The club emphasizes a comprehensive golfing experience with facilities such as the Hills short game area and catering through Relish Kitchen, serving events and outings in the Chicago suburban area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
E. Lawrence Packard
Opened
1965
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(268 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 Palatine Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron reliability on repeated par fours while par fives bring reach decisions with bogey threats and par threes offer safe pars if accurate. Balanced nines deliver nonstop scoring pressure without weak stretches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726820 yards6236 metersCR 72.9Bogey 97.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.7 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 415 | 517 | 165 | 456 | 542 | 180 | 335 | 375 | 3380 | 405 | 369 | 555 | 228 | 420 | 510 | 400 | 170 | 383 | 3440 | 6820 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726543 yards5983 metersCR 71.6Bogey 95.2Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 400 | 505 | 150 | 445 | 525 | 170 | 320 | 360 | 3255 | 390 | 355 | 540 | 203 | 405 | 490 | 385 | 150 | 370 | 3288 | 6543 |
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725608 yards5128 metersCR 67.3Bogey 89.1Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 328 | 460 | 135 | 339 | 444 | 145 | 295 | 317 | 2810 | 308 | 317 | 477 | 153 | 333 | 460 | 290 | 135 | 325 | 2798 | 5608 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palatine Hills 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment28%
Aim16%
68% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
10 Week Flagship Program for Palatine Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palatine Hills Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Short Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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72% match
For Black tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
53% match
For Black tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
Mechanics18%
65% match
For Black tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
46% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
85% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
84% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Aim13%
53% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Precision18%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Dispersion20%
78% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Aim17%
77% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Aim14%
63% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
44% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment25%
Aim15%
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Get Started82% match
For Blue tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring20%
Precision18%
Aim15%
75% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Scoring27%
Accuracy17%
44% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment12%
49% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
52% match
For White/Gold tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
65% match
For White/Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
49% match
For White/Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Alignment26%
Scoring21%
69% match
For White/Gold tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
72% match
For White/Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
64% match
For White/Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
66% match
For White/Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For White/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring31%
Alignment15%
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Get Started62% match
For White/Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit intended line, 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 Palatine Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Palatine Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Palatine Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Palatine Hills Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palatine Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6214 yards. The back tees extend to 6820.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palatine Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 Palatine Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6820.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Palatine Hills Golf Course and how should I play it?
Palatine Hills Golf Course 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 Palatine Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6820.0 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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