Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Cloverleaf Golf Course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cloverleaf 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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3555 Fosterburg Rd, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Paul Gabriel
Opened
1931
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Cloverleaf Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.3 · Slope 116
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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 329 | 155 | 302 | 308 | 383 | 170 | 566 | 334 | 2892 | 311 | 362 | 342 | 156 | 360 | 478 | 410 | 265 | 225 | 2909 | 5801 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.6 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 44.0 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 314 | 134 | 289 | 296 | 368 | 160 | 525 | 327 | 2736 | 300 | 300 | 322 | 125 | 309 | 441 | 396 | 255 | 175 | 2623 | 5359 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 292 | 120 | 281 | 290 | 326 | 150 | 433 | 307 | 2509 | 288 | 278 | 270 | 90 | 295 | 421 | 320 | 247 | 159 | 2368 | 4877 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Cloverleaf Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Cloverleaf Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cloverleaf Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Cloverleaf Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Cloverleaf Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Cloverleaf Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileTrust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cloverleaf Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 46 days 64 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Turn Chips into Birdie Chances
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Aim for soft landing, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Cloverleaf Golf Course and what to expect.
Cloverleaf Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5339 yards. The back tees extend to 5801.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 68.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 5801.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5801.0 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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