Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Twin Orchard Country Club

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Long Grove, Illinois, United States of America
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

201

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

Red Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Red, 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 24%Scoring 23%Accuracy 18%Aim 17%Precision 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.

17.9
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Red

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Driver | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Red.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

kregan@twinorchardcc.org

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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

22353 Old McHenry Road

Course Description

Twin Orchard Country Club is a historic private country club located in Long Grove, Illinois, offering golf, dining, and recreational amenities. Founded in 1924, the club has a long-standing heritage and is associated with Troon, highlighting a commitment to upscale golf experiences and member-centric services. The club emphasizes its centennial milestone in 2024 and invites individuals to learn about membership opportunities and events within the Chicagoland area.

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Course Information

Holes

36

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

C. D. Wagstaff

Opened

1928

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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 Red, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Tips

Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron placement on repeated medium par fours, with long par fives adding distance pressure and short par threes granting occasional breathers. Big scores threaten on top handicap stretches where misses compound quickly.
C

Combo Tee

Gender: MalePar 725903 yards5398 metersCR 69.5Bogey 93.5Slope 130

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.3 · Slope 132

Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.2 · Slope 128

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544353454374353444443572
Handicap571315317911110184161462128
Yardage475344346168386125326486344300035616348617530935034536035929035903

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Red

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 44 Programs

% match to course practice profile
44% match
For Tips tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Tips tees

Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%

13 Week Flagship Program for Red

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Red. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 34 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–136 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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62% match
For Tips tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Tips tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%

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72% match
For Tips tees

Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Aim14%
79% match
For Tips tees

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
65% match
For Tips tees

Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Tips tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Tips tees

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%

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56% match
For Forward tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
44% match
For Forward tees

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
81% match
For Forward tees

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
70% match
For Forward tees

Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
74% match
For Forward tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
41% match
For Forward tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
44% match
For Forward tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Forward tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Alignment16%

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66% match
For Forward tees

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Scoring23%
75% match
For Forward tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
26% match
For Combo tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
44% match
For Combo tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Combo tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%

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72% match
For Combo tees

Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy16%
Precision12%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Red

Get answers to common questions about playing Red and what to expect.

How difficult is Red for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Red technically exacting. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Red?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6188 yards. The back tees extend to 6811.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Red?

With a course rating of 73.5 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 Red and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6811.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.

What type of course is Red and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Red strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6811.0 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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