66% match
For Red/Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Benton Country Club
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Benton, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Benton Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Benton 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 22%Scoring 22%Precision 21%Aim 19%Alignment 13%
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.
17
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Benton Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Benton Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
14783 IL-14, Benton, IL 62812, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert B. Harris
Opened
1961
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(52 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 Benton Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a compact repeater with brief par fours and mini par threes everywhere, pressing iron control and touch over distance while par fives tempt but risk bogeys on misses.
R
Red/Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 724750 yards4343 metersCR 63.0Bogey 82.2Slope 103
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.1 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.1 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 260 | 425 | 280 | 130 | 425 | 275 | 90 | 270 | 220 | 2375 | 260 | 425 | 280 | 130 | 425 | 275 | 90 | 270 | 220 | 2375 | 4750 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726236 yards5702 metersCR 69.5Bogey 90.9Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.8 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 541 | 375 | 155 | 535 | 390 | 125 | 365 | 250 | 3006 | 280 | 565 | 400 | 220 | 555 | 415 | 145 | 395 | 255 | 3230 | 6236 |
R
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724804 yards4393 metersCR 67.3Bogey 96.5Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 47.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.6 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 404 | 280 | 144 | 425 | 280 | 83 | 275 | 207 | 2368 | 272 | 406 | 283 | 144 | 435 | 299 | 113 | 275 | 209 | 2436 | 4804 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Benton 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile31% match
For Red/Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading9%
58% match
For Red/Gold tees
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Scoring18%
Mechanics11%
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Get Started54% match
For Red/Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Benton Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Benton 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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69% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
22% match
For Red/Gold tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
68% match
For Red/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
67% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Red/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
46% match
For Red/Gold tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
74% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision24%
Aim19%
69% match
For Red/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For Red/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
69% match
For Red/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Accuracy18%
54% match
For Red/Red tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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Get Started41% match
For Red/Red tees
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
55% match
For Red/Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy18%
Visualization15%
47% match
For Red/Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
57% match
For Red/Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy22%
Precision18%
52% match
For Red/Red tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
66% match
For Red/Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
61% match
For Red/Red tees
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
41% match
For Red/Red tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Red/Red tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
58% match
For Red/Red tees
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
41% match
For Red/Red tees
Control 9 Ft Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Red/Red tees
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim15%
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Get Started61% match
For Red/Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
77% match
For Red/Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
60% match
For Red/Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Red/Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
54% match
For Red/Red tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Red/Red tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Red/Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment26%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Red/Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Red/Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
42% match
For Red/Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control12%
63% match
For Red/Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Dispersion12%
41% match
For White/Blue tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started69% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Aim15%
47% match
For White/Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For White/Blue tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
44% match
For White/Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Scoring15%
23% match
For White/Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Benton Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Benton Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Benton Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Benton Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Benton Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5493 yards. The back tees extend to 6236.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Benton Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.5 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Benton Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6236.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Benton 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 Benton Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6236.0 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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