Practice Programs

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Creve Coeur, MO, United States
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Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

172

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

Bellerive Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bellerive Country Club, 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 29%Scoring 22%Accuracy 17%Aim 15%Alignment 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.

18.4
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Bellerive Country Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Bellerive Country Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

12925 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141, USA

Course Description

Bellerive Country Club is a private golf and country club located in the St. Louis area. The club offers a traditional golf experience with a recognized course, dining, and event spaces, serving members and their guests. It provides facilities and programming typical of a suburban country club, including golf operations, social events, and club amenities, with a location at 12925 Ladue Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63141.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Sr./Bryce Swanson

Opened

1960

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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 Bellerive Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

Tee Insight:This course puts repeated pressure on drive positioning for par four approaches while long par fives force layup decisions with bogey threats. Elevated ratings highlight ongoing precision tests across both nines.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 727460 yards6821 metersCR 76.3Bogey 103.3Slope 146

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 142

Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 52.0 · Slope 149

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443543454365443443543672
Handicap713179311151510144181221668
Yardage438411170565473214397613437371851635847518441049523960346237427460

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bellerive Country Club

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 profile
47% match
For Black tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%

10 Week Flagship Program for Bellerive Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bellerive Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 23 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–33 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 63 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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33% match
For Black tees

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
40% match
For Black tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Mechanics15%
74% match
For Black tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For Black tees

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision27%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Black tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment30%
Scoring23%

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59% match
For Black tees

Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Aim17%
72% match
For Blue tees

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
47% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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71% match
For Blue tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
43% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
81% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Accuracy20%

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70% match
For Player tees

Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
76% match
For Player tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Bellerive Country Club

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 Bellerive Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Bellerive Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Bellerive Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Bellerive Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 146.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 76.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bellerive Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 7056 yards. The back tees extend to 7460.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Bellerive Country Club?

With a course rating of 76.3 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 Bellerive Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 7460.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.

What type of course is Bellerive Country Club 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 Bellerive Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 7460.0 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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