Practice line and speed, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Phillips Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
216
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
Phillips Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Phillips Park 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
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 Phillips Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Perpendicular 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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Phillips Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jschmidt@aurora-il.org
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Facilities
Location
1001 Hill Ave, Aurora, IL 60505, USA
Course Description
Phillips Park Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Aurora, Illinois. The course features USGA greens, a computerized irrigation system, a driving range with an All Weather Teeing Surface, and a junior 3-hole course, offering a full range of golfing experiences. The site highlights instruction through PGA programs, junior golf, club fitting, and various clinics, along with leagues and tournaments for players of all levels. Amenities include a golf shop, simulator, and a variety of rates and tee-time options for online booking.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Martin
Opened
1929
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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 Phillips Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 149 | 557 | 178 | 396 | 362 | 383 | 305 | 502 | 3224 | 171 | 329 | 206 | 348 | 320 | 508 | 448 | 164 | 478 | 2972 | 6196 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.6 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 104 | 491 | 144 | 333 | 310 | 310 | 280 | 415 | 2732 | 136 | 281 | 158 | 333 | 298 | 483 | 402 | 110 | 415 | 2616 | 5348 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 128 | 528 | 155 | 362 | 333 | 354 | 294 | 473 | 3003 | 147 | 316 | 173 | 341 | 314 | 492 | 415 | 144 | 428 | 2770 | 5773 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.0 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 104 | 491 | 144 | 333 | 310 | 310 | 280 | 415 | 2732 | 136 | 281 | 158 | 333 | 298 | 483 | 402 | 110 | 415 | 2616 | 5348 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 88 | 463 | 136 | 300 | 279 | 276 | 235 | 376 | 2425 | 129 | 241 | 150 | 299 | 256 | 386 | 394 | 105 | 409 | 2369 | 4794 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Phillips Park 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 profileRoll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Phillips Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Phillips Park Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Leave tap-ins, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedGet square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Phillips Park Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Chicago Junior All-Star Championship
6/14/2026
Qualifier - Chicago Junior All-Star Championship
6/14/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Phillips Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Phillips Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Phillips Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Phillips Park Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Phillips Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5495 yards. The back tees extend to 6196.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Phillips Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Phillips Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6196.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Phillips Park Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Phillips Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6196.0 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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