28% match
For Yellow tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Acorns Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Acorns Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Acorns Golf Links, 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 22%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
15.7
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Acorns Golf Links
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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
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 Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Acorns Golf Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
acornsgolflinks@gmail.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
3933 Ahne Rd, Waterloo, IL 62298, USA
Course Description
Acorns Golf Links is a public 18-hole golf course located in Waterloo, Illinois. The course, designed by William Ebeler, features 6,701 yards from the longest tees with a par of 72, offering Bent grass greens and Zoysia fairways. Opened in 1997, it emphasizes a nature-filled, challenging but enjoyable round and offers memberships, leagues, outings, events, and a bar & grill, making it a local destination for both casual players and golf enthusiasts near the St. Louis area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Ebeler
Opened
1997
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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 Acorns Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests needing straight drives into iron approaches with par fives mixing in reachable birdie risks. Back nine play intensifies pressure on those patterns raising bogey chances through tougher ratings.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726727 yards6151 metersCR 72.9Bogey 98.3Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.2 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 350 | 347 | 374 | 576 | 195 | 503 | 363 | 160 | 3271 | 392 | 355 | 185 | 559 | 425 | 201 | 412 | 528 | 399 | 3456 | 6727 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725872 yards5369 metersCR 74.3Bogey 105.5Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 300 | 303 | 325 | 558 | 120 | 435 | 310 | 125 | 2834 | 342 | 331 | 150 | 465 | 380 | 160 | 350 | 510 | 350 | 3038 | 5872 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725484 yards5015 metersCR 72.3Bogey 101.5Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 311 | 261 | 285 | 535 | 105 | 430 | 290 | 120 | 2668 | 330 | 323 | 128 | 460 | 365 | 130 | 300 | 489 | 291 | 2816 | 5484 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Acorns Golf Links
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 profile69% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment16%
Precision15%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization18%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
13 Week Flagship Program for Acorns Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Acorns Golf Links. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For Yellow tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
Aim20%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring28%
Alignment14%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim32%
Alignment25%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment17%
Aim13%
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Get Started51% match
For White tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
69% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim19%
Scoring14%
62% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision17%
Accuracy13%
53% match
For White tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Trajectory13%
40% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision18%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For White 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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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim17%
Alignment14%
54% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
72% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
86% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Black tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
79% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Scoring16%
51% match
For Black tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
47% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Black tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started74% match
For Black tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
40% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
73% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Aim19%
71% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Acorns Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Acorns Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Acorns Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Acorns Golf Links presents a demanding test. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Acorns Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6106 yards. The back tees extend to 6727.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Acorns Golf Links?
With a course rating of 72.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Acorns Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6727.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Acorns Golf Links 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 Acorns Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6727.0 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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