62% match
For Gold tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Burlington Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 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
Burlington Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Burlington Golf 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 26%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 14%
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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Burlington Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Burlington Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mbaschke@bgciowa.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
2124 Sunnyside Ave, Burlington, IA 52601, USA
Course Description
Burlington Golf Club is a private, non-profit membership organization in Burlington, Iowa, offering exclusive facilities for individual and family recreation, business entertaining, and dining. The club operates a golf course with a clubhouse, and hosts events for members and guests, providing member-oriented social, recreational, and dining opportunities. It maintains a private, member-driven community focused on quality facilities and value for its residents and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ben Knight
Opened
1899
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(101 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 Burlington Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant short par four tests that pressure tee accuracy and wedge control, while reachable par fives tempt birdies but heighten bogey risks especially on the tougher back side.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725594 yards5115 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.2Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 428 | 136 | 345 | 452 | 322 | 120 | 283 | 317 | 2750 | 368 | 342 | 425 | 138 | 362 | 433 | 291 | 135 | 350 | 2844 | 5594 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726122 yards5598 metersCR 71.1Bogey 94.1Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 470 | 136 | 350 | 514 | 345 | 172 | 309 | 367 | 3022 | 382 | 349 | 500 | 142 | 372 | 483 | 337 | 155 | 380 | 3100 | 6122 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725594 yards5115 metersCR 74.6Bogey 104.6Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.3 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 428 | 136 | 345 | 452 | 322 | 120 | 283 | 317 | 2750 | 368 | 342 | 425 | 138 | 362 | 433 | 291 | 135 | 350 | 2844 | 5594 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Burlington Golf 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 profile42% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
65% match
For Gold tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim23%
Scoring15%
10 Week Flagship Program for Burlington Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Burlington Golf 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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55% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started31% match
For Gold tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
78% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
48% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
53% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
77% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
51% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
54% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim28%
Scoring22%
87% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy15%
75% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
Precision16%
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Get Started58% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Visualization12%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
45% match
For Gold tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
75% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Precision15%
56% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
41% match
For Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Scoring34%
Trajectory14%
82% match
For Gold tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
76% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy24%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring22%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Gold tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
61% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim21%
Trajectory11%
68% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
63% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
64% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
73% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
51% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring31%
Alignment21%
54% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision16%
Alignment12%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Burlington Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Burlington Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Burlington Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Burlington Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Burlington Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Burlington Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5858 yards. The back tees extend to 6122.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Burlington Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.1 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 Burlington Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6122.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Burlington Golf 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 Burlington Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6122.0 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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