57% match
For Blue tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vernon Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Vernon Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Vernon Hills 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 24%Scoring 21%Aim 20%Precision 20%Alignment 13%
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.
19.5
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Vernon Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Vernon Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ob@kempersports.com
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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
291 Evergreen Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USA
Course Description
Vernon Hills Golf Course is a public nine-hole golf facility in Vernon Hills, Illinois, designed with rolling terrain and a creek shaping seven holes. The course, originally redesigned by well-known architect Dick Nugent and featuring a brand-new clubhouse opened in 1996, offers a challenging test for golfers of all skill levels. In addition to the course, the property includes a restaurant and bar and hosts golf outings, events, and banquets, with opportunities to join an e-club and book tee times online.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ken Killiaick Nugent
Opened
1979
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.8(56 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 Vernon Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers quick scoring looks on short par fours but tests nerve on longer ones where misses cost big through poor position and approach errors.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 342836 yards2593 metersCR 34.5Bogey 46.1Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 331 | 163 | 288 | 418 | 332 | 137 | 415 | 409 | 2836 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 342750 yards2515 metersCR 34.1Bogey 45.4Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 321 | 151 | 279 | 412 | 323 | 132 | 400 | 402 | 2750 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 352310 yards2112 metersCR 33.7Bogey 47.4Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 316 | 81 | 274 | 402 | 213 | 104 | 391 | 224 | 2310 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Vernon Hills 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Aim12%
58% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy18%
Aim16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Vernon Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Vernon Hills 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For Blue tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
48% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
74% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring11%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment20%
76% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring29%
Alignment26%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim27%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For White tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
73% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
82% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started30% match
For White tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
43% match
For White tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
20% match
For White tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
65% 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
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Precision13%
77% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
59% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
32% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading10%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Precision22%
65% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Aim27%
Alignment16%
50% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Mechanics15%
20% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
60% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
79% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Vernon Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Vernon Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Vernon Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Vernon Hills Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 34.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Vernon Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2573 yards. The back tees extend to 2836.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Vernon Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 34.5 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Vernon Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 2836.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Vernon Hills Golf Club and how should I play it?
Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 2836.0 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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