65% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for South Shore
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
South Shore Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South Shore, 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 27%Scoring 24%Aim 16%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.
18.2
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South Shore
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 | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South Shore.
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
South Shore, Chicago, IL, USA
Course Description
Chicago Park District Golf operates a network of public golf courses and facilities in the Chicago area, offering championship layouts and beginner-friendly options. It provides affordable access to golf near Lake Michigan, with multiple courses under the Chicago Park District umbrella and events ranging from amateur championships to community initiatives. The organization emphasizes direct booking and engagement through courses like Columbus Park, Diversey Driving Range, Douglass Park, and others, serving residents of Chicago and surrounding areas.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1906
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(245 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 South Shore, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers identical nines of mostly moderate par fours mixed with short par threes where iron approaches control scoring and bogey risks build from repeating patterns.This course delivers identical nines of mostly moderate par fours mixed with short par threes where iron approaches control scoring and bogey risks build from repeating patterns.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 665426 yards4962 metersCR 65.8Bogey 86.6Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.3 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 17 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 408 | 438 | 375 | 149 | 382 | 178 | 309 | 125 | 2713 | 349 | 408 | 438 | 375 | 149 | 382 | 178 | 309 | 125 | 2713 | 5426 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 665208 yards4762 metersCR 64.8Bogey 85.2Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.6 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.6 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 17 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 375 | 431 | 354 | 142 | 372 | 174 | 296 | 118 | 2604 | 342 | 375 | 431 | 354 | 142 | 372 | 174 | 296 | 118 | 2604 | 5208 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 685006 yards4577 metersCR 68.2Bogey 94.4Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.2 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.2 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 10 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 367 | 424 | 344 | 107 | 362 | 170 | 283 | 111 | 2503 | 335 | 367 | 424 | 344 | 107 | 362 | 170 | 283 | 111 | 2503 | 5006 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 685208 yards4762 metersCR 69.2Bogey 95.8Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 10 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 375 | 431 | 354 | 142 | 372 | 174 | 296 | 118 | 2604 | 342 | 375 | 431 | 354 | 142 | 372 | 174 | 296 | 118 | 2604 | 5208 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South Shore
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
62% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
13 Week Flagship Program for South Shore
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South Shore. 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≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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69% match
For White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
80% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring26%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started42% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
72% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment17%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Precision15%
56% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Alignment18%
68% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment13%
73% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy25%
Alignment15%
54% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Aim13%
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Get Started36% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision23%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
24% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
56% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring25%
Aim14%
62% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
44% match
For Blue tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Aim16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy26%
Visualization16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
52% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
66% 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%
33% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore
Get answers to common questions about playing South Shore and what to expect.
How difficult is South Shore for mid-handicap golfers?
South Shore presents a demanding test. With a slope of 112.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 65.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South Shore?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5216 yards. The back tees extend to 5426.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South Shore?
With a course rating of 65.8 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 South Shore and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5426.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is South Shore and how should I play it?
South Shore 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 South Shore strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 5426.0 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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