Practice Programs

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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 18%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.

18.1
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP

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.

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Backswing

Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

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

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about A.L. Gustin Golf Course.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

breuerd@missouri.edu

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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

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

Tee Insight:This course plays like steady par four battles that pressure iron shots with bogey traps on tough holes, where front nine edges back in slope demand but both nines push recovery play hard.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 706492 yards5936 metersCR 69.8Bogey 92.4Slope 122

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.9 · Slope 123

Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 121

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par534434444353453444443570
Handicap111715157931318810144212616
Yardage492162440384201418369376338318020542451820537846733240537833126492

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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Showing 49 Programs

% match to course practice profile
61% match
For Gold tees

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Gold tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%

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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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65% match
For Gold tees

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%

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75% match
For Gold tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
75% match
For Gold tees

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

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
77% match
For Gold tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy17%
61% match
For White tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
27% match
For White tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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69% match
For White tees

Hit intended line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min31 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring29%
Distance Control10%
66% match
For White tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For White tees

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For White tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion12%
63% match
For White tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White tees

Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Dispersion16%

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62% match
For Black tees

Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control14%
76% match
For Black tees

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
71% match
For Black tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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75% match
For Black tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring21%
Dispersion16%
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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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