29% match
For White/Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Clinton Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Clinton Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Clinton 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 25%Scoring 24%Aim 20%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Clinton Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Clinton Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pga_pro@clintoncc.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
9530 Texas Church Rd, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
Course Description
Clinton Country Club is a private golf and social club based in Clinton, Connecticut. The club offers a championship golf course with a PGA Professional in the pro shop, dining facilities, and calendar of events for members. It emphasizes member services, golf instruction, equipment services, and hosted events at its restaurant and club facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey S. Cornish, ASGCA
Opened
1968
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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 Clinton Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats short par four tests that pressure tee accuracy and wedge play, risking bogeys from slight misses. Strong short game counters the steady scoring threats on modest layouts.
M
Maroon/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704805 yards4394 metersCR 67.4Bogey 94.7Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.6 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 295 | 270 | 148 | 277 | 280 | 238 | 336 | 131 | 2441 | 387 | 362 | 286 | 152 | 244 | 295 | 238 | 275 | 125 | 2364 | 4805 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704521 yards4134 metersCR 65.8Bogey 92.3Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 46.3 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 295 | 270 | 148 | 244 | 261 | 238 | 275 | 125 | 2243 | 387 | 295 | 286 | 148 | 244 | 280 | 238 | 275 | 125 | 2278 | 4521 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705648 yards5165 metersCR 72.1Bogey 102.1Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.4 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 350 | 347 | 152 | 277 | 310 | 378 | 373 | 131 | 2784 | 475 | 362 | 358 | 156 | 322 | 295 | 390 | 336 | 170 | 2864 | 5648 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Clinton 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For White/Blue tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
58% match
For White/Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision26%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Clinton Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Clinton Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 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
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started67% match
For White/Blue tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
54% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Dispersion15%
Scoring12%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
78% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Precision12%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy12%
60% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Aim27%
Alignment14%
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Get Started49% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
61% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim15%
Dispersion11%
68% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
59% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
77% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
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Get Started63% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion18%
58% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Alignment13%
73% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
64% match
For Maroon/Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
29% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
26% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
48% match
For Red tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
68% match
For Red tees
Square up, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
64% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
37% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
62% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
60% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Clinton Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Clinton Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Clinton Country Club presents a demanding test. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Clinton Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5084 yards. The back tees extend to 5648.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Clinton Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 Clinton Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5648.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Clinton Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Clinton Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5648.0 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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