68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Alignment13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Belk Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Belk Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Belk Park 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 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
21
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
35.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Belk Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
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 | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Belk Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
belkscramble@yahoo.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
880 Belk Park Rd, Wood River, IL 62095, USA
Course Description
Belk Park Golf Course is a public recreation facility in Wood River, Illinois, featuring an 18-hole championship golf course within Belk Park. The site notes a 234-acre park with a lake for fishing, picnic areas, a playground, shelters for rent, woodland and open space, and a clubhouse available for events. The park also provides rental spaces and supports community activities, making it a multi-use destination for residents and visitors alike. The facility is located on Belk Park Road in the eastern part of Wood River, with amenities that extend beyond golf to family-friendly recreation.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1970
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(402 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 Belk Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through abundant par fours testing iron placement on every side, joined by long par fives that reward tee power and varied par threes needing tee control. Back nine raises stakes with tougher slope pushing sharper decisions overall.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726827 yards6243 metersCR 71.9Bogey 94.4Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 14 | — | 13 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 432 | 218 | 514 | 360 | 421 | 529 | 140 | 377 | 3397 | 399 | 520 | 170 | 397 | 427 | 366 | 555 | 181 | 415 | 3430 | 6827 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725708 yards5219 metersCR 66.1Bogey 86.9Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 14 | — | 13 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 377 | 171 | 475 | 293 | 345 | 475 | 98 | 346 | 2924 | 315 | 433 | 136 | 310 | 334 | 279 | 479 | 144 | 354 | 2784 | 5708 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725708 yards5219 metersCR 71.2Bogey 98.8Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 15 | — | 12 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 377 | 171 | 475 | 293 | 345 | 475 | 98 | 346 | 2924 | 315 | 433 | 136 | 310 | 334 | 279 | 479 | 144 | 354 | 2784 | 5708 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725003 yards4575 metersCR 67.3Bogey 92.1Slope 105
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 45.1 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.1 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 15 | — | 12 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 310 | 153 | 390 | 275 | 286 | 374 | 83 | 297 | 2463 | 296 | 386 | 114 | 277 | 307 | 266 | 471 | 121 | 302 | 2540 | 5003 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Belk Park 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile75% match
For Red tees
Beat streaks, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy10%
63% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring25%
Trajectory16%
15% match
For Red tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
11 Week Flagship Program for Belk Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Belk Park Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 8.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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49% match
For Red tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
54% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min8 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
51% match
For Gold tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy12%
Aim12%
78% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Aim13%
53% match
For Gold tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control20%
43% match
For Gold tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
76% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started76% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision18%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
26% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Aim16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
45% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
15% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
68% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Aim21%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Dispersion14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy24%
Aim15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
Aim18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring16%
Aim12%
60% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
58% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment26%
Scoring11%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
67% 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%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Belk Park Golf Course
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Belk Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Belk Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Belk Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Belk Park Golf Course challenges consistency. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Belk Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5915 yards. The back tees extend to 6827.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Belk Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Belk Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6827.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Belk Park Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Belk Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6827.0 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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