46% match
For Blue tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Village Links of Glen Ellyn
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
9 Hole Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 9 Hole, 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 27%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Alignment 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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for 9 Hole
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about 9 Hole.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
485 Winchell Way
Course Description
The Village Links of Glen Ellyn is a village-owned public golf course in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, offering 27 holes, a large driving range, and extensive practice facilities. The facility hosts numerous leagues, junior programming, lessons, and year-round dining at Reserve 22, serving golfers in the Chicago western suburbs. Open daily with seasonal adjustments, it emphasizes community events, conservation, and golf education for players of all ages.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Gill
Opened
1967
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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 9 Hole, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers twin loops of power-testing par fives mixed with placement par fours that pressure every drive and iron, where long holes spike scoring trouble if control slips.This course delivers twin loops of power-testing par fives mixed with placement par fours that pressure every drive and iron, where long holes spike scoring trouble if control slips.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726606 yards6041 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.6Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.8 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 520 | 397 | 172 | 380 | 417 | 509 | 197 | 372 | 3303 | 339 | 520 | 397 | 172 | 380 | 417 | 509 | 197 | 372 | 3303 | 6606 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726606 yards6041 metersCR 77.6Bogey 109.8Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 54.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 54.9 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 520 | 397 | 172 | 380 | 417 | 509 | 197 | 372 | 3303 | 339 | 520 | 397 | 172 | 380 | 417 | 509 | 197 | 372 | 3303 | 6606 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725698 yards5210 metersCR 72.8Bogey 102.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.4 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 420 | 353 | 127 | 337 | 372 | 464 | 140 | 328 | 2849 | 308 | 420 | 353 | 127 | 337 | 372 | 464 | 140 | 328 | 2849 | 5698 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725488 yards5018 metersCR 71.6Bogey 101.0Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.5 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 410 | 343 | 117 | 327 | 362 | 454 | 115 | 318 | 2744 | 298 | 410 | 343 | 117 | 327 | 362 | 454 | 115 | 318 | 2744 | 5488 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for 9 Hole
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 profile45% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
85% match
For Blue tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim19%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for 9 Hole
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for 9 Hole. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it near: consistent length on approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
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0% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started41% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
76% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim20%
Precision17%
81% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
63% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy14%
Aim11%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment17%
Precision17%
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Get Started51% match
For Gold tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control15%
Trajectory15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring14%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
Scoring14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim23%
Scoring16%
79% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment25%
75% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
77% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring21%
Alignment10%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
79% match
For Red tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
76% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
80% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment30%
Scoring26%
75% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
41% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
46% match
For Blue tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion18%
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Frequently Asked Questions about 9 Hole
Get answers to common questions about playing 9 Hole and what to expect.
How difficult is 9 Hole for mid-handicap golfers?
9 Hole presents a demanding test. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at 9 Hole?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6047 yards. The back tees extend to 6606.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at 9 Hole?
With a course rating of 77.6 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is 9 Hole and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6606.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is 9 Hole 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 9 Hole strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6606.0 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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