Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know South Shore.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
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.
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South Shore, Chicago, IL, USA
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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Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1906
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South Shore hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Set up for success, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing South Shore and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 5426.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
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.
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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