79% match
For White tees
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision26%
Dispersion14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Redtail Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Redtail Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Redtail Golf 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 20%Precision 19%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Redtail Golf Club
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long 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
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Redtail Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@redtailgolf.com
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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
7900 Redtail Dr, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014, USA
Course Description
RedTail Golf Club is a public 18-hole championship golf course designed by renowned architect Roger Packard. Located in the Village of Lakewood in southeastern McHenry County, Illinois, it features challenging elevation changes and natural areas along a scenic 240 acres. The facility offers extensive programming for children, women, and families, as well as golf instruction, simulators, dining, and event services. It serves Chicagoland residents with a focus on hosting outings, tournaments, and family-friendly golfing experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Packard
Opened
1989
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⭐4.3(190 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 Redtail Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with repeated long par five decisions that risk big numbers if misplayed alongside medium par fours needing tee-to-green precision to chase pars.This layout heightens scoring pressure through its front-nine toughness and back-nine length.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726824 yards6240 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.2Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 533 | 385 | 204 | 551 | 415 | 354 | 169 | 393 | 3397 | 370 | 555 | 184 | 383 | 510 | 433 | 405 | 153 | 434 | 3427 | 6824 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725614 yards5133 metersCR 72.3Bogey 103.0Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.4 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 448 | 322 | 151 | 464 | 353 | 294 | 123 | 340 | 2800 | 300 | 465 | 136 | 310 | 445 | 340 | 340 | 122 | 356 | 2814 | 5614 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726069 yards5549 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.8Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.8 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.0 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 495 | 355 | 166 | 504 | 376 | 323 | 135 | 358 | 3064 | 322 | 497 | 152 | 324 | 468 | 370 | 355 | 132 | 385 | 3005 | 6069 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Redtail Golf 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile79% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
35% match
For White tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
11 Week Flagship Program for Redtail Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Redtail Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment24%
Aim22%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
72% 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%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim15%
Scoring14%
55% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion14%
Precision14%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Alignment12%
25% match
For Black tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
43% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
72% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Precision19%
Distance Control13%
82% match
For Black tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization18%
44% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
66% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
51% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
Accuracy15%
82% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Precision13%
75% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
73% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
44% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision24%
Alignment15%
75% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision26%
Aim13%
40% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
57% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision33%
Aim14%
49% match
For Red tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision43%
Scoring31%
Alignment10%
76% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
66% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
37% match
For Red tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment37%
Scoring27%
65% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Trajectory18%
59% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
84% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Precision14%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Trajectory13%
58% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision36%
Aim31%
Dispersion17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Redtail Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Redtail Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Redtail Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Redtail Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Redtail Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Redtail Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6219 yards. The back tees extend to 6824.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Redtail Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Redtail Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6824.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Redtail Golf 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 Redtail Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6824.0 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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