Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bellerive Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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 Bellerive Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
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
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 52.0 · Slope 149
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | 10 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 411 | 170 | 565 | 473 | 214 | 397 | 613 | 437 | 3718 | 516 | 358 | 475 | 184 | 410 | 495 | 239 | 603 | 462 | 3742 | 7460 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.0 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | 10 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 375 | 145 | 547 | 438 | 189 | 373 | 555 | 408 | 3450 | 506 | 325 | 447 | 164 | 381 | 449 | 196 | 531 | 422 | 3421 | 6871 |
Player Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | 10 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 375 | 160 | 514 | 438 | 136 | 342 | 549 | 408 | 3342 | 506 | 271 | 447 | 164 | 372 | 423 | 196 | 509 | 422 | 3310 | 6652 |
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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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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