Hit Every Long Putt
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for A.L. Gustin Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
A.L. Gustin Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for A.L. Gustin 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for A.L. Gustin Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Scattered 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about A.L. Gustin Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
breuerd@missouri.edu
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Facilities
Location
18 Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203, USA
Course Description
Gustin Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Columbia, Missouri on the University of Missouri campus. The course offers daily play, a pro shop, and dining options at PeachTree at Gustin, with additional information available on course hours, directions, and events such as tournaments. It provides membership opportunities and features amenities for both casual players and club members, along with course rules, map, and lessons. The course operates year-round with seasonal hours and is integrated into the Mizzou community and surrounding area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Floyd Farley
Opened
1959
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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 A.L. Gustin Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 18 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 162 | 440 | 384 | 201 | 418 | 369 | 376 | 338 | 3180 | 205 | 424 | 518 | 205 | 378 | 467 | 332 | 405 | 378 | 3312 | 6492 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.3 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 18 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 140 | 356 | 370 | 158 | 385 | 305 | 360 | 340 | 2894 | 166 | 420 | 520 | 176 | 365 | 350 | 315 | 380 | 365 | 3057 | 5951 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.6 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 18 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 470 | 140 | 360 | 360 | 170 | 393 | 305 | 346 | 323 | 2867 | 166 | 397 | 493 | 176 | 345 | 350 | 311 | 375 | 365 | 2978 | 5845 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 18 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 132 | 290 | 290 | 135 | 277 | 254 | 270 | 310 | 2308 | 129 | 300 | 438 | 150 | 260 | 250 | 258 | 305 | 270 | 2360 | 4668 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for A.L. Gustin 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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% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for A.L. Gustin Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for A.L. Gustin Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at A.L. Gustin Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about A.L. Gustin Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing A.L. Gustin Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is A.L. Gustin Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
A.L. Gustin Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at A.L. Gustin Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5580 yards. The back tees extend to 6492.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at A.L. Gustin Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.8 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 A.L. Gustin Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6492.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is A.L. Gustin Golf Course and how should I play it?
A.L. Gustin Golf Course 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 A.L. Gustin Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6492.0 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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