41% match
For Gray tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring35%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ruffled Feathers 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 25%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ruffled Feathers 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ruffled Feathers Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
1 Pete Dye Dr, Lemont, IL 60439, USA
Course Description
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club is a premier daily-fee golf destination in Lemont, Illinois, anchored by a Pete Dye-designed championship layout. The club offers upscale amenities, guest services, and a scenic natural setting that attracts visitors for golf, dining, and special events. It operates as part of the Arcis Golf portfolio, providing a high-quality golfing experience for members and guests in the Chicago metro area. The venue also hosts weddings, tournaments, private events, and corporate activities, showcasing its versatility beyond golf.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete & P. B. Dye
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(698 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 Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gray
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated mid-iron pressure on par fours that sets up pars or worse, while par fives offer birdie chances but spike trouble on the toughest stretches. Bogey feels like a win on high-handicap tests.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726898 yards6308 metersCR 74.1Bogey 100.5Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 361 | 193 | 578 | 467 | 518 | 413 | 220 | 464 | 3593 | 403 | 155 | 380 | 510 | 328 | 510 | 336 | 221 | 462 | 3305 | 6898 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726015 yards5500 metersCR 75.7Bogey 108.2Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 302 | 135 | 527 | 414 | 455 | 373 | 166 | 427 | 3140 | 375 | 120 | 309 | 435 | 270 | 464 | 290 | 178 | 434 | 2875 | 6015 |
G
Gray Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725273 yards4822 metersCR 71.6Bogey 102.0Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 257 | 115 | 446 | 359 | 429 | 345 | 154 | 342 | 2764 | 316 | 102 | 274 | 405 | 251 | 402 | 267 | 145 | 347 | 2509 | 5273 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ruffled Feathers 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Gray tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Gray tees
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
49% match
For Gray tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading10%
13 Week Flagship Program for Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ruffled Feathers Golf 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For Gray tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
16% match
For Gray tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
46% match
For Gray tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Gray tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
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Get Started62% match
For Gray tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Gray tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gray tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Gray tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
68% match
For Gray tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Gray tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Gray tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gray tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Aim14%
65% match
For Gray tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
47% match
For Gold tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Dispersion20%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control13%
Accuracy12%
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Get Started50% match
For Gold tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization22%
84% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
44% match
For Gold tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
48% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
76% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Precision14%
Distance Control14%
49% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment30%
Scoring24%
68% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy15%
50% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
73% match
For Black tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
71% match
For Black tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion16%
Aim16%
60% match
For Black tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
46% match
For Black tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
42% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy25%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim18%
Scoring10%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
69% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim16%
Dispersion13%
2026
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ruffled Feathers Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ruffled Feathers Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ruffled Feathers Golf Club technically exacting. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6086 yards. The back tees extend to 6898.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club?
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 Ruffled Feathers Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6898.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Ruffled Feathers 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 Ruffled Feathers Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6898.0 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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