Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Annbriar Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Annbriar Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Annbriar 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 Annbriar Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Annbriar Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
annbriar@htc.net
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Facilities
Location
1524 Birdie Ln, Waterloo, IL 62298, USA
Course Description
Annbriar Golf Course is a 18-hole public golf facility located in Waterloo, Illinois, just outside the St. Louis area. Opened in 1993, it offers challenging and scenic play for families, leagues, tournaments, and golf outings, complemented by the Smokehouse Restaurant for events. The club provides tee times, memberships, and event hosting options, making it a local hub for golf and group dining experiences.
golf course • 18-hole golf • waterloo illinois • st. louis area • tournaments • golf leagues • group golf outings • pro shop • tee times • membership program • smokehouse restaurant • event hosting • family golf • card memberships • family-friendly • recreation • outdoor • sports • community • green spaces
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dr. Michael Hurdzan
Opened
1993
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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 Annbriar Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 340 | 310 | 155 | 463 | 313 | 118 | 354 | 401 | 2735 | 342 | 328 | 299 | 283 | 424 | 126 | 314 | 122 | 473 | 2711 | 5446 |
Green/Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 289 | 275 | 116 | 463 | 287 | 118 | 283 | 401 | 2513 | 310 | 266 | 299 | 283 | 424 | 126 | 292 | 122 | 452 | 2574 | 5087 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 51.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 364 | 343 | 174 | 489 | 349 | 138 | 400 | 427 | 2988 | 361 | 352 | 321 | 309 | 467 | 133 | 388 | 132 | 495 | 2958 | 5946 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Annbriar 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profilePitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedEscape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Annbriar Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Annbriar 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Annbriar Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
2026 Missouri Valley Conference Men's Golf Championship
4/26/2026
2026 Missouri Valley Conference Men's Golf Championship
4/26/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Annbriar Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Annbriar Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Annbriar Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Annbriar Golf Course challenges consistency. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Annbriar Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5516 yards. The back tees extend to 5946.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Annbriar Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.1 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 Annbriar Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5946.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Annbriar Golf Course and how should I play it?
Annbriar 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 Annbriar Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5946.0 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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