42% match
For Orange tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wilmette Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Wilmette Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wilmette Golf Course, 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 23%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wilmette Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wilmette Golf Course.
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
1088, 3900 Fairway Dr, Wilmette, IL 60091, United States
Course Description
Wilmette Golf Club is a public golf course located on Chicago's North Shore in Wilmette, Illinois. The facility features a driving range, a full-service restaurant and bar, and multiple tee time options through its online booking system, serving both public players and members. The course emphasizes a championship-style layout with a par-70 design and a continuous cart path introduced in 2022, offering a neighborhood country club experience for a day of golf. It also provides instructional programs, a golf shop, and various leagues and outings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joseph A. Roseman
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(218 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 Wilmette Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron play on endless par fours where drive quality dictates approach ease, while back nine raises stakes on longer holes for bigger trouble if off line.This course plays like a par four gauntlet with back nine bite where safe drives prevent blowups on tough stretches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706363 yards5818 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.6Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 172 | 422 | 433 | 338 | 531 | 162 | 354 | 417 | 3220 | 421 | 428 | 148 | 371 | 342 | 326 | 160 | 512 | 435 | 3143 | 6363 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 706032 yards5516 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 152 | 399 | 411 | 323 | 507 | 149 | 341 | 372 | 3022 | 410 | 402 | 131 | 346 | 336 | 309 | 151 | 504 | 421 | 3010 | 6032 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 704899 yards4480 metersCR 64.0Bogey 84.8Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.8 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 43.0 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 114 | 335 | 336 | 256 | 421 | 105 | 279 | 333 | 2468 | 337 | 305 | 101 | 268 | 261 | 277 | 94 | 431 | 357 | 2431 | 4899 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 705686 yards5199 metersCR 67.7Bogey 90.0Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 135 | 376 | 387 | 307 | 494 | 124 | 328 | 353 | 2858 | 387 | 376 | 123 | 321 | 327 | 292 | 116 | 491 | 395 | 2828 | 5686 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wilmette Golf Course
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Orange tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Orange tees
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring13%
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Get Started65% match
For Orange tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
14 Week Flagship Program for Wilmette Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wilmette Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
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37% match
For Orange tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
78% match
For Orange tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory13%
44% match
For Orange tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Orange tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
60% match
For Orange tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment13%
58% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Orange tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion16%
Precision16%
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Get Started58% match
For Orange tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Trajectory13%
53% match
For Gold tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
79% match
For Gold tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
50% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control35%
Visualization24%
69% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
57% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim30%
Alignment22%
65% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring18%
Alignment18%
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Get Started53% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
50% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Accuracy13%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Aim13%
67% match
For Green tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Aim16%
71% match
For Green tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Aim12%
68% match
For Green tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Green tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
69% match
For Green tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring22%
Trajectory14%
69% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
77% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
74% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started67% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
77% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
27% match
For Black tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
57% match
For Black tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmette Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Wilmette Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Wilmette Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Wilmette Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wilmette Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5631 yards. The back tees extend to 6363.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wilmette Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Wilmette Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6363.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Wilmette Golf Course 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 Wilmette Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6363.0 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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