43% match
For Raynor tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shoreacres
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
160
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
Shoreacres Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shoreacres, 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 20%Precision 19%Aim 17%Dispersion 13%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shoreacres
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
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway 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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shoreacres.
Contact Information
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
1601 Shore Acres Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, USA
Course Description
Shoreacres is a private club and golf facility located at 1601 Shoreacres Road in Lake Bluff, Illinois. The site presents a traditional golf course setting with member-oriented amenities and a focus on a private membership experience, including online member access and career opportunities. It operates in the Lake County region of Illinois and centers on golf, recreation, and related member activities. The site communicates a classic club layout with an emphasis on its lakeside location and established address in the Chicago suburban area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Seth Raynor
Opened
1919
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(74 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 Shoreacres, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Raynor
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles where iron placement controls pars and bogeys, with par fives mixing birdie lures and back nine trouble spikes that test restraint and recovery.
C
Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725905 yards5400 metersCR 74.7Bogey 107.3Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 325 | 312 | 311 | 356 | 177 | 379 | 167 | 388 | 2895 | 425 | 346 | 127 | 323 | 140 | 463 | 368 | 322 | 496 | 3010 | 5905 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725550 yards5075 metersCR 72.7Bogey 104.3Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.4 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 314 | 267 | 311 | 356 | 177 | 379 | 133 | 345 | 2697 | 425 | 293 | 127 | 319 | 140 | 398 | 368 | 287 | 496 | 2853 | 5550 |
R
Raynor Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726330 yards5788 metersCR 77.1Bogey 111.1Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.8 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 56.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 515 | 325 | 312 | 367 | 441 | 214 | 415 | 167 | 388 | 3144 | 442 | 346 | 136 | 323 | 197 | 463 | 409 | 322 | 548 | 3186 | 6330 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shoreacres
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For Raynor tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
50% match
For Raynor tees
Save par clutch, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
52% match
For Raynor tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
11 Week Flagship Program for Shoreacres
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shoreacres. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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19% match
For Raynor tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
57% match
For Raynor tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
69% match
For Raynor tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started67% match
For Raynor tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Raynor tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For Raynor tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
78% match
For Raynor tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Scoring12%
78% match
For Raynor tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
47% match
For Raynor tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim33%
Alignment23%
57% match
For Raynor tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Raynor tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory17%
Precision15%
39% match
For Raynor tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy30%
Alignment22%
82% match
For Raynor tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
44% match
For Combo tees
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Alignment38%
Scoring28%
Accuracy11%
76% match
For Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Scoring12%
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Get Started63% match
For Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
19% match
For Combo tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
61% match
For Combo tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision29%
Distance Control13%
43% match
For Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring17%
54% match
For Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
77% match
For Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
82% match
For Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
58% match
For Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment27%
Scoring13%
63% match
For Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started53% match
For Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim42%
Precision32%
Dispersion17%
48% match
For Green tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
43% match
For Green tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
81% match
For Green tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
67% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Aim18%
69% match
For Green tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
45% match
For Green tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
61% match
For Green tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Scoring18%
Aim12%
64% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
54% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
Aim25%
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Get Started47% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Accuracy25%
Precision11%
72% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim25%
Dispersion14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Shoreacres
Get answers to common questions about playing Shoreacres and what to expect.
How difficult is Shoreacres for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Shoreacres challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 143.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 77.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shoreacres?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5940 yards. The back tees extend to 6330.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shoreacres?
With a course rating of 77.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Shoreacres and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6330.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Shoreacres and how should I play it?
Shoreacres is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Shoreacres strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6330.0 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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