62% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Forest Country Club
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Elmhurst, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
River Forest Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Forest Country 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 29%Scoring 21%Accuracy 17%Precision 16%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.
16.3
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Forest Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Forest Country Club.
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
236-262 E Grand Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles Maddox/ Frank P. MacDonald
Opened
1920
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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 River Forest Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through par fours testing approach precision while long par fives breed high scoring risks, intensifying on the back nine's steeper challenge gradient.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726816 yards6233 metersCR 74.0Bogey 99.8Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.6 · Slope 147
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 422 | 190 | 570 | 408 | 402 | 206 | 571 | 329 | 3423 | 390 | 163 | 391 | 520 | 453 | 405 | 210 | 531 | 330 | 3393 | 6816 |
B
Blue/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726648 yards6079 metersCR 73.2Bogey 98.6Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 146
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 397 | 166 | 570 | 408 | 402 | 189 | 556 | 314 | 3327 | 375 | 163 | 380 | 520 | 422 | 405 | 195 | 531 | 330 | 3321 | 6648 |
G
Gold/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726216 yards5684 metersCR 71.2Bogey 96.0Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 143
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 376 | 166 | 509 | 356 | 369 | 170 | 536 | 314 | 3104 | 361 | 145 | 346 | 509 | 380 | 379 | 180 | 498 | 314 | 3112 | 6216 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726038 yards5521 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.8Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.5 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | — | 10 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 376 | 142 | 509 | 356 | 342 | 170 | 536 | 304 | 3021 | 361 | 129 | 346 | 497 | 380 | 354 | 180 | 475 | 295 | 3017 | 6038 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Forest Country 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 profile60% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
76% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
13 Week Flagship Program for River Forest Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Forest Country Club. 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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16% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
51% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
38% match
For Blue tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
20% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision22%
Dispersion19%
58% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
87% match
For Blue tees
Control woods rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment20%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring18%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy29%
56% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Aim16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
48% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
62% match
For Gold/White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Gold/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Precision20%
70% match
For Gold/White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
56% match
For Gold/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization18%
69% match
For Gold/White tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For Gold/White tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Gold/White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold/White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Gold/White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Aim15%
51% match
For Gold/White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Gold/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Gold/White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment26%
Distance Control17%
50% match
For Gold/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Distance Control14%
40% match
For Gold/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Gold/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Scoring16%
76% match
For Gold/White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Aim12%
60% match
For Gold/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For Gold/White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision31%
Scoring11%
62% match
For White tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
74% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at River Forest Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
PPS - Middle Georgia Junior Challenge
4/24/2026
Tournament
PPS - Middle Georgia Junior Challenge
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Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about River Forest Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing River Forest Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is River Forest Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
River Forest Country Club presents a demanding test. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Forest Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6427 yards. The back tees extend to 6816.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Forest Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 River Forest Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6816.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is River Forest Country Club 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 River Forest Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6816.0 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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