26% match
For Royal tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Melbourne
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Royal Melbourne Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Melbourne, 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%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal Melbourne
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royal Melbourne.
Contact Information
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+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
Royal Melbourne Dr, Long Grove, IL 60047, USA
Course Description
Great golf in an attractive setting is what first draws new Members to Royal Melbourne Country Club. Carved into the surroundings of wetlands, ponds, prairies and trees, the 18-hole, par 72 course combines the beauty of sport with the beauty of nature. Members not only experience the challenge of the game in the way it was meant to be played, but they get to do so in a lushly landscaped atmosphere inhabited by deer, swans, ducks, hawks and other, local wildlife.Although golf is what initially attracts Members, Royal Melbourne Country Club is far more than a golf club. Anchored by four championship Har-Tru tennis courts Adjoining the tennis area is our Junior Olympic swimming pool and adjacent children's pool with separate locker room facilities, a snack bar and tennis shop. During the summer, we offer swim lessons daily and extended family hours weekly. Also on tap are pool parties, cookouts, and family events. For those who prefer to take their exercise indoors, in the main clubhouse offers a fitness room.From June through August, Royal Melbourne Country Club offers Camp Royal for ages four to twelve (4-12) and "Tiny Tots" for ages two to four (2-4). Camp Royal participants also enjoy the benefits of professional golf, swim and tennis lessons, as well as fun and healthy lunches.The focal point of Royal Melbourne Country Club is the 42,000 square foot Australia-inspired, Victorian clubhouse. With its comfortably elegant furnishings and rich quiet colors, it has become a model for contemporary country clubs across the nation. However, the Club was not just designed to be visually appealing; it was designed first and foremost to meet our Members' needs as their "home away from home". Creating the "home away from home" feeling, we have created cozy nooks for Members to chat by the fire or watch their favorite sporting event, providing terraces and verandas for sunny lunches and lazy afternoons, and offering superb food with superior service.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Norman/Ed Robinson
Opened
1992
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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 Royal Melbourne, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Royal
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on tee-to-green decisions for its many par fours and short par threes, where misses easily turn pars into bogeys. Back nine raises risks with tougher layout demanding flawless play on key holes.
C
Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 726467 yards5913 metersCR 73.0Bogey 99.2Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.2 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 476 | 329 | 360 | 534 | 147 | 407 | 390 | 145 | 414 | 3202 | 162 | 380 | 368 | 379 | 162 | 564 | 342 | 509 | 399 | 3265 | 6467 |
R
Royal Tee
Gender: MalePar 726238 yards5704 metersCR 71.9Bogey 97.5Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 313 | 360 | 505 | 130 | 380 | 390 | 145 | 414 | 3102 | 140 | 365 | 368 | 359 | 162 | 520 | 314 | 509 | 399 | 3136 | 6238 |
S
Shark Tee
Gender: MalePar 726731 yards6155 metersCR 74.1Bogey 100.8Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.8 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 51.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 476 | 329 | 395 | 534 | 147 | 407 | 416 | 176 | 443 | 3323 | 162 | 380 | 415 | 379 | 191 | 564 | 342 | 543 | 432 | 3408 | 6731 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Melbourne
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Royal tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For Royal tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Royal tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy26%
Aim16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Royal Melbourne
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Melbourne. 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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31% match
For Royal tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
54% match
For Royal tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Royal tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Royal tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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For Royal tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Royal tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Royal tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Royal tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Royal tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
71% match
For Royal tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion19%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Royal tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Royal tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Aim14%
70% match
For Combo tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
80% match
For Combo tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
67% match
For Combo tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment23%
Aim18%
80% match
For Combo tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
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Get Started78% match
For Combo tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
58% match
For Combo tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Alignment14%
29% match
For Combo tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
42% match
For Shark tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Shark tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
41% match
For Shark tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
60% match
For Shark tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control10%
46% match
For Shark tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Shark tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
68% match
For Shark tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For Shark tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Shark tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started58% match
For Shark tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Shark tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Shark tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Shark tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
52% match
For Shark tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Shark tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Shark tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Shark tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
34% match
For Shark tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Shark tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Shark tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Shark tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Melbourne
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Melbourne and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal Melbourne for mid-handicap golfers?
Royal Melbourne presents a demanding test. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Melbourne?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6484 yards. The back tees extend to 6731.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal Melbourne?
With a course rating of 74.1 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 Royal Melbourne and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6731.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Royal Melbourne 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 Royal Melbourne strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6731.0 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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