62% match
For Gray tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunset Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Sunset Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunset Valley 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 30%Scoring 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Dispersion 14%
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
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sunset Valley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sunset Valley Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+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
1390 Sunset Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
Course Description
The Park District of Highland Park is a public park district established in 1909, making it one of the oldest park systems in Illinois. It serves over 30,000 residents in Highland Park and parts of Deerfield, located about 25 miles north of Chicago. The district manages more than 650 acres across 44 parks, offering a variety of natural spaces, recreational facilities, and community programs.Each year, the district provides over 3,000 seasonal programs, including camps, fitness classes, and arts education. Facilities include an indoor ice arena, a tennis and racquetball complex, an 18-hole golf course, and an aquapark. The district also features Lake Michigan beaches, a boat launch ramp, a yacht club, and a nature center. Community engagement is a priority, with initiatives like "Your Parks – Your Perspectives" to gather resident feedback. The district is committed to accessibility, ensuring support for individuals with disabilities.
parks and recreation • community centers • ice arena • nature center • beaches • golf learning center • youth programs • adult fitness • camp programs • pickleball • dance programs • art programs • tennis programs • swim programs • athletic training • fitness clubs • park safety • sustainability events • public parks and recreation • recreation • parks • community programs • fitness • outdoor activities • nature appreciation • aquatic • sports • events • public recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1922
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Business Claimed
⭐4.3(150 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 Sunset Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gray
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests via abundant par fours that pressure iron accuracy on every loop, while par fives build score risk through multi-shot decisions. Front nine ups the demand with steeper overall challenge.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726681 yards6109 metersCR 72.2Bogey 97.1Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 517 | 389 | 157 | 452 | 154 | 579 | 359 | 372 | 3326 | 350 | 171 | 517 | 429 | 213 | 404 | 416 | 499 | 356 | 3355 | 6681 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726350 yards5806 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.3 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 497 | 369 | 145 | 415 | 140 | 538 | 346 | 363 | 3152 | 336 | 161 | 488 | 407 | 190 | 396 | 393 | 483 | 344 | 3198 | 6350 |
G
Gray Tee
Gender: MalePar 726521 yards5963 metersCR 71.5Bogey 96.1Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 497 | 389 | 145 | 452 | 140 | 579 | 346 | 372 | 3267 | 336 | 171 | 488 | 429 | 190 | 404 | 393 | 499 | 344 | 3254 | 6521 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunset Valley 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Gray tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Gray tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
80% match
For Gray tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Sunset Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunset Valley 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
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 · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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70% match
For Gray tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
74% match
For Gray tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
59% match
For Gray tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Gray tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For Gray tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gray tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Gray tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
48% match
For Gray tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring28%
Aim25%
73% match
For Gray tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
65% match
For Gray tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim17%
Precision17%
56% match
For Gray tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
56% match
For Gray tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
27% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment13%
Scoring12%
70% match
For Black tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Black tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
54% match
For Black tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
23% match
For Black tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
64% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Precision13%
63% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
69% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
Aim21%
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Get Started61% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
52% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
78% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Scoring14%
27% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control10%
80% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Scoring18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
58% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy19%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Blue 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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Prepare for Tournaments at Sunset Valley Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunset Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sunset Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sunset Valley Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunset Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6516 yards. The back tees extend to 6681.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sunset Valley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Sunset Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6681.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Sunset Valley 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 Sunset Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6681.0 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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