53% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Robert A. Black
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
32
32 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
140
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
Robert A. Black Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Robert A. Black, 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 26%Scoring 25%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%Alignment 12%
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.
19.9
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
34.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Robert A. Black
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Robert A. Black.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
2045 W Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ken Killiaick Nugent
Opened
1978
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⭐4.4(358 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 Robert A. Black, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This symmetric short course forces repeated precision on short to mid approaches with bogey risks spiking on tough par fours. Players face constant pressure to hit greens and save pars on matching layouts.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 664722 yards4318 metersCR 63.0Bogey 82.2Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.1 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.1 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 481 | 130 | 346 | 167 | 313 | 310 | 164 | 103 | 347 | 2361 | 481 | 130 | 346 | 167 | 313 | 310 | 164 | 103 | 347 | 2361 | 4722 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664292 yards3925 metersCR 64.4Bogey 88.7Slope 102
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 44.3 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 44.4 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 114 | 319 | 132 | 293 | 290 | 135 | 87 | 329 | 2146 | 447 | 114 | 319 | 132 | 293 | 290 | 135 | 87 | 329 | 2146 | 4292 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Robert A. Black
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 32 Programs
% match to course practice profile57% match
For Blue tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Precision12%
0% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
0% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
13 Week Flagship Program for Robert A. Black
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Robert A. Black. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
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87% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring16%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
Scoring12%
51% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
51% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim18%
Trajectory17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Dispersion13%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control28%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Accuracy13%
37% match
For Red tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
79% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started44% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
64% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
72% match
For Red tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
79% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control10%
51% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Distance Control13%
84% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
38% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert A. Black
Get answers to common questions about playing Robert A. Black and what to expect.
How difficult is Robert A. Black for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Robert A. Black challenges consistency. The 104.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 63.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Robert A. Black?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4507 yards. The back tees extend to 4722.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Robert A. Black?
With a course rating of 63.0 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Robert A. Black and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4722.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Robert A. Black 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 Robert A. Black strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 104.0 and yardage reaching 4722.0 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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