44% match
For Silver tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thunderhawk Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Thunderhawk Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thunderhawk 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 20%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thunderhawk Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thunderhawk Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
thunderhawk@co.lake.il.us
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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
39700 Lewis Ave, Beach Park, IL 60099, USA
Course Description
The Lake County Forest Preserve District (LCFPD) is a government entity established in 1958, dedicated to preserving Lake County's natural areas. It manages over 30,100 acres of protected land, including woodlands, prairies, wetlands, lakes, and streams, and maintains more than 182 miles of trails for public recreation.LCFPD focuses on land stewardship through practices like prescribed burns to control invasive species and enhance ecological health. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fishing. The district also provides nature-based educational programs and engages over 2,000 volunteers annually in habitat restoration efforts. Its strategic vision aims for interconnected landscapes and ecological resilience, guiding land acquisition and conservation initiatives.
lake county forest preserves • open space preservation • nature conservation • historic preservation • outdoor recreation • educational programs • dunn museum • independence grove • off-leash dog areas • habitat restoration • wildlife conservation • forest preserve district of lake county il • trail systems • visitor centers • educational resources • river and lake habitats • native seed nursery • conservation foundation • volunteer opportunities • nature preservation • environmental education • historical preservation • restoration • open space management • environmental preservation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1999
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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 Thunderhawk Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through iron shots on par threes and fours plus layup decisions on par fives where errors on tough holes spark bogey runs.
B
Brass Tee
Gender: MalePar 726631 yards6063 metersCR 72.4Bogey 97.8Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 554 | 187 | 424 | 391 | 168 | 501 | 333 | 452 | 3404 | 409 | 512 | 363 | 200 | 317 | 145 | 568 | 154 | 559 | 3227 | 6631 |
B
Bronze Tee
Gender: MalePar 726361 yards5816 metersCR 71.2Bogey 96.1Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 534 | 187 | 394 | 391 | 168 | 470 | 333 | 417 | 3263 | 362 | 512 | 363 | 160 | 317 | 172 | 568 | 130 | 514 | 3098 | 6361 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 726124 yards5600 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.5Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 534 | 153 | 394 | 379 | 138 | 470 | 302 | 417 | 3156 | 362 | 503 | 331 | 160 | 276 | 134 | 558 | 130 | 514 | 2968 | 6124 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thunderhawk 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Silver tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Silver tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
48% match
For Silver tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Thunderhawk Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thunderhawk Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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19% match
For Silver tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started48% match
For Silver tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision27%
Scoring23%
76% match
For Silver tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
48% match
For Silver tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim17%
Scoring12%
45% match
For Silver tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Silver tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
60% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment21%
Trajectory14%
69% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Precision22%
Scoring19%
51% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Silver tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started79% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
74% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
38% match
For Bronze tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy28%
Visualization25%
66% match
For Bronze tees
Set up for high shot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Aim24%
Scoring22%
66% match
For Bronze tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For Bronze tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
59% match
For Bronze tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Accuracy20%
Precision12%
71% match
For Bronze tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
75% match
For Bronze tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
72% match
For Bronze tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Bronze tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Bronze tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started53% match
For Bronze tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Bronze tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Bronze tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Bronze tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
55% match
For Bronze tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment22%
65% match
For Bronze tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim26%
Scoring14%
75% match
For Brass tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Brass tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
75% match
For Brass tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
35% match
For Brass tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
68% match
For Brass tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
49% match
For Brass tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started44% match
For Brass tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Brass tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
60% match
For Brass tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring28%
Alignment20%
61% match
For Brass tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Brass tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
70% match
For Brass tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Alignment12%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Thunderhawk Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Thunderhawk Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thunderhawk Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thunderhawk Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Thunderhawk Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thunderhawk Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6378 yards. The back tees extend to 6631.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thunderhawk Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Thunderhawk Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6631.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Thunderhawk 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 Thunderhawk Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6631.0 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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