51% match
For Red tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Columbia Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Columbia Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Columbia 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 28%Distance Control 24%Aim 17%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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Columbia Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Columbia Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
traci@columbiagolfclub.net
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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
125 2770 N, Columbia, IL 62236, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Al Linkogel
Opened
1960
Google Reviews
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⭐4.2(140 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 Columbia Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure on precise short and mid-range irons into par threes and fours that risk bogeys on top tough spots. Par fives repeat with reachable but penalty-heavy decisions for aggressive play.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716062 yards5543 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.1Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.5 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 384 | 356 | 120 | 343 | 181 | 389 | 382 | 556 | 3203 | 293 | 488 | 152 | 366 | 404 | 492 | 152 | 363 | 149 | 2859 | 6062 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715701 yards5213 metersCR 67.2Bogey 88.7Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.3 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 483 | 360 | 307 | 112 | 332 | 157 | 371 | 334 | 540 | 2996 | 280 | 461 | 142 | 351 | 375 | 480 | 132 | 350 | 134 | 2705 | 5701 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715233 yards4785 metersCR 69.2Bogey 95.9Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.2 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 344 | 285 | 102 | 322 | 148 | 360 | 288 | 520 | 2844 | 265 | 425 | 136 | 271 | 346 | 375 | 113 | 334 | 124 | 2389 | 5233 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714612 yards4217 metersCR 65.6Bogey 90.2Slope 105
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 43.5 · Slope 100
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 334 | 270 | 80 | 291 | 133 | 300 | 265 | 423 | 2516 | 258 | 333 | 133 | 267 | 304 | 367 | 98 | 220 | 116 | 2096 | 4612 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Columbia 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 profile65% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
53% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision24%
Dispersion11%
66% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Columbia Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Columbia Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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53% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
26% match
For Gold tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started53% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control32%
Visualization25%
52% match
For Gold tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
42% match
For Gold tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
49% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Aim23%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment19%
Aim12%
59% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
52% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion18%
Aim16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim18%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy25%
Visualization11%
44% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
53% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
65% 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%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Scoring23%
86% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
79% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Aim26%
Dispersion16%
78% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy15%
53% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
73% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Precision19%
69% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
14% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
Aim12%
61% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy24%
Visualization13%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
80% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Aim20%
Accuracy19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Columbia Golf Club
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3/9/2026
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3/9/2026
Stroke Play
Columbia College - Missouri
NAIA
men
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Columbia College Spring Invitational
3/9/2026
Stroke Play
Columbia College - Missouri
NAIA
women
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Columbia Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Columbia Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Columbia Golf Club technically exacting. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Columbia Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5337 yards. The back tees extend to 6062.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Columbia Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.9 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Columbia Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6062.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Columbia Golf 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 Columbia Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6062.0 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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