43% match
For Black 1 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carthage Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 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
Carthage Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carthage 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 28%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Carthage Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
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
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 Carthage Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golfcarthage@live.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
2000 Richard Webster Dr, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
Course Description
Carthage Golf Club is a 9-hole golf course located in Carthage, IL, offering a par 35 course with various holes and facilities, including a clubhouse, campground, and nearby park facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1930
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Business Claimed
⭐4.1(73 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 Carthage Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black 1
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady decision pressure on long par fours and par fives that cluster on the tougher back nine, raising scoring risk unless tee shots position irons perfectly for approaches. Forward play demands balancing aggression with control to match the bogey rating path.
B
Black 1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 716413 yards5864 metersCR 70.2Bogey 92.4Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.6 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 374 | 137 | 352 | 412 | 140 | 513 | 208 | 511 | 3049 | 509 | 456 | 192 | 527 | 418 | 387 | 339 | 165 | 371 | 3364 | 6413 |
F
Forward/red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714923 yards4502 metersCR 67.7Bogey 95.4Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 46.0 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 281 | 70 | 276 | 331 | 84 | 437 | 132 | 395 | 2322 | 408 | 369 | 127 | 429 | 332 | 308 | 266 | 102 | 260 | 2601 | 4923 |
S
Second/white Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715502 yards5031 metersCR 71.3Bogey 99.2Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.2 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 308 | 86 | 309 | 364 | 119 | 466 | 155 | 445 | 2598 | 457 | 399 | 151 | 467 | 365 | 333 | 287 | 123 | 322 | 2904 | 5502 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carthage 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Black 1 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Black 1 tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
61% match
For Black 1 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Carthage Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carthage Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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61% match
For Black 1 tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
44% match
For Black 1 tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
55% match
For Black 1 tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For Black 1 tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
72% match
For Black 1 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
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Get Started69% match
For Black 1 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision19%
Scoring15%
Trajectory15%
67% match
For Black 1 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Black 1 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
59% match
For Black 1 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Precision18%
72% match
For Black 1 tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Black 1 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control44%
Trajectory22%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Black 1 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
63% match
For Second/white tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
63% match
For Second/white tees
Visualize the line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Second/white tees
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion12%
67% match
For Second/white tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
67% match
For Second/white tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started67% match
For Second/white tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
78% match
For Second/white tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
63% match
For Second/white tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
68% match
For Second/white tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
67% match
For Second/white tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Second/white tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring15%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Second/white tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
82% match
For Second/white tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For Second/white tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
68% match
For Second/white tees
Vary landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring17%
Trajectory13%
26% match
For Forward/red tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
74% match
For Forward/red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
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Get Started78% match
For Forward/red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
41% match
For Forward/red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
46% match
For Forward/red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Forward/red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
57% match
For Forward/red tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP8 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision21%
Scoring17%
43% match
For Forward/red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
29% match
For Forward/red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
74% match
For Forward/red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Forward/red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy14%
Aim12%
67% match
For Forward/red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Forward/red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Forward/red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control28%
Alignment16%
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Get Started55% match
For Forward/red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Forward/red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Aim17%
78% match
For Forward/red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
66% match
For Forward/red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Carthage Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Carthage Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Carthage Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Carthage Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carthage Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5668 yards. The back tees extend to 6413.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carthage Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.2 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Carthage Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6413.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Carthage 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 Carthage Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6413.0 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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