59% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sycamore Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Sycamore, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
214
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
Sycamore Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sycamore 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 26%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 17%Alignment 12%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sycamore Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 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
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sycamore 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
9587, 940 E State St, Sycamore, IL 60178, United States
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1927
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(144 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 Sycamore Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from short par fours needing drive then wedge, with risk spikes on few tough holes where bogeys threaten despite birdie setups.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715115 yards4677 metersCR 65.0Bogey 85.9Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.4 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 342 | 332 | 334 | 340 | 239 | 130 | 377 | 412 | 2839 | 108 | 426 | 268 | 356 | 158 | 93 | 290 | 287 | 290 | 2276 | 5115 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715451 yards4984 metersCR 71.4Bogey 100.2Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.0 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 342 | 332 | 334 | 340 | 301 | 137 | 377 | 470 | 2978 | 118 | 426 | 273 | 433 | 158 | 133 | 355 | 287 | 290 | 2473 | 5451 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715817 yards5319 metersCR 73.4Bogey 103.2Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 350 | 340 | 344 | 352 | 307 | 137 | 445 | 477 | 3155 | 118 | 446 | 347 | 440 | 166 | 133 | 365 | 297 | 350 | 2662 | 5817 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sycamore 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
52% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
52% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sycamore Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sycamore Golf Club. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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56% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
27% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
34% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control27%
Aim26%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment23%
Precision17%
56% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring33%
Alignment28%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy14%
Precision14%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
44% match
For Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading6%
80% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min18 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
60% match
For Gold tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
47% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
66% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring32%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment26%
Distance Control21%
77% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started61% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Alignment27%
Scoring25%
67% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
56% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
56% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision26%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For Red tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
52% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
73% match
For Red tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion22%
Precision16%
74% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
51% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
45% match
For Red tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
53% match
For Red 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 Started70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment26%
Aim14%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
66% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Sycamore Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sycamore Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sycamore Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Sycamore Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sycamore Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5466 yards. The back tees extend to 5817.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sycamore Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Sycamore Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5817.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Sycamore Golf Club and how should I play it?
Sycamore Golf Club 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 Sycamore Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5817.0 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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