51% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bunn Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Bunn Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bunn 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 26%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
17.9
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bunn Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst woods a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bunn Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kshields@springfieldparks.org
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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
2500 S 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
Course Description
The Springfield Park District is a public agency serving the Springfield, Illinois metro area, providing residents with a wide range of recreational programs, special events, and facilities such as parks, golf courses, a zoo, ice rinks, pools, botanical gardens, and community shelters. Operating from its headquarters at 2500 S 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703, the district focuses on promoting health, fitness, and community engagement through sports, summer camps, trails, facility rentals, and support for special needs and volunteer opportunities.
parks • recreation • community programs • golf courses • zoo • aquatics • ice rinks • trail • facility rentals • summer camps • golf • special events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1905
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(155 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 Bunn Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron decisions on packed par fours with long par fives forcing layup choices, while back nine toughness builds scoring pressure from compounded errors.This course delivers constant iron decisions on packed par fours with long par fives forcing layup choices, while back nine toughness builds scoring pressure from compounded errors.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726297 yards5758 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.3Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | 3 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 517 | 408 | 370 | 170 | 340 | 305 | 515 | 110 | 301 | 3036 | 407 | 491 | 333 | 354 | 538 | 186 | 336 | 188 | 428 | 3261 | 6297 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725164 yards4722 metersCR 64.8Bogey 84.7Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.0 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.7 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | 3 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 488 | 350 | 257 | 113 | 305 | 283 | 456 | 82 | 255 | 2589 | 268 | 430 | 240 | 305 | 414 | 136 | 280 | 142 | 360 | 2575 | 5164 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725917 yards5411 metersCR 68.2Bogey 89.7Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | 3 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 497 | 370 | 340 | 146 | 320 | 303 | 488 | 103 | 277 | 2844 | 395 | 458 | 320 | 339 | 520 | 174 | 314 | 166 | 387 | 3073 | 5917 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725232 yards4784 metersCR 69.6Bogey 97.0Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 360 | 250 | 90 | 307 | 280 | 465 | 91 | 270 | 2590 | 266 | 447 | 243 | 310 | 412 | 150 | 280 | 151 | 383 | 2642 | 5232 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bunn 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 profile27% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization24%
68% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring22%
Dispersion13%
10 Week Flagship Program for Bunn Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bunn Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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54% match
For Blue tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
18% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Precision13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
27% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Alignment21%
85% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
76% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Scoring17%
60% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim17%
27% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization46%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Save par, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Alignment18%
59% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Mechanics15%
67% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
45% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
38% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Red tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Red tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Aim30%
Alignment28%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment15%
53% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
53% match
For Red tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
53% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Precision16%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started51% match
For Red tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
57% match
For Red tees
Align putter head, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Stroke22%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy8%
52% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Aim14%
79% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
18% match
For Red tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
80% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
56% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Bunn Golf Course
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 Bunn Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bunn Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bunn Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Bunn Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bunn Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5730 yards. The back tees extend to 6297.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bunn Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Bunn Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6297.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bunn Golf Course 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 Bunn Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6297.0 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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