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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

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

Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 19%Aim 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.

20.8
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
34.1
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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

✉️

Email

jschmidt@aurora-il.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

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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4.4(254 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 Phillips Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Gold

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fives and tricky par fours that punish poor position, forcing careful risk choices with big score upside on key stretches.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 716196 yards5666 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.0Slope 124

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.2 · Slope 125

Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.8 · Slope 123

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par435344445363434454353571
Handicap131731575911116184101262148
Yardage392149557178396362383305502322417132920634832050844816447829726196

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 profile
60% match
For Gold tees

Practice line and speed, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision30%
Alignment10%
49% match
For Gold tees

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For Gold tees

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Dispersion21%
Aim21%
Precision19%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–25 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 33 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 4–66 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 63 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–126 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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67% match
For Gold tees

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy19%
Precision14%
64% match
For Gold tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%

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59% match
For Gold tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Gold tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
80% match
For Gold tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For Red tees

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring21%
49% match
For Red tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%

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33% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
48% match
For Blue tees

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
59% match
For Blue tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For Blue tees

Thread the needle, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%

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66% match
For Gold tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
56% match
For Gold tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy23%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Gold tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision16%
Aim15%

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50% match
For Gold tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control14%
2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Phillips Park Golf Course

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United States

Chicago Junior All-Star Championship

6/14/2026

Tournament
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Qualifier - Chicago Junior All-Star Championship

6/14/2026

Tournament
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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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