67% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision25%
Scoring16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Columbia Golf Club
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Columbia, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
The Bridges Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Bridges 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 31%Scoring 22%Precision 15%Aim 15%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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Bridges 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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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 | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Bridges Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Opened
1993
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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 The Bridges Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features steady pressure from precise irons on dominant par fours, with front nine tougher tests raising bogey risks while back nine short holes offer breathing room and par five birdie paths.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726988 yards6390 metersCR 73.7Bogey 97.0Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 437 | 437 | 235 | 417 | 515 | 392 | 199 | 377 | 493 | 3502 | 229 | 407 | 597 | 463 | 420 | 519 | 310 | 308 | 233 | 3486 | 6988 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725517 yards5045 metersCR 71.9Bogey 100.6Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.4 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 322 | 138 | 237 | 420 | 323 | 115 | 342 | 420 | 2666 | 146 | 331 | 507 | 393 | 348 | 474 | 216 | 246 | 190 | 2851 | 5517 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724892 yards4473 metersCR 68.8Bogey 95.9Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 269 | 121 | 211 | 393 | 268 | 105 | 218 | 406 | 2294 | 127 | 318 | 462 | 335 | 328 | 450 | 211 | 217 | 150 | 2598 | 4892 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Bridges 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile57% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion12%
55% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Bridges Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Bridges Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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43% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
59% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
63% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
75% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Aim17%
60% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
46% match
For Gold tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
46% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion18%
Trajectory11%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim25%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit close to hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
47% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Precision17%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Gold 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 Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
58% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
64% match
For Black tees
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring20%
Aim16%
60% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization18%
15% match
For Black tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
15% match
For Black tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
74% match
For Black tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision20%
Scoring10%
62% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
47% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
37% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy32%
Visualization16%
74% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Bridges Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Bridges Course
Get answers to common questions about playing The Bridges Course and what to expect.
How difficult is The Bridges Course for mid-handicap golfers?
The Bridges Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Bridges Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5940 yards. The back tees extend to 6988.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Bridges Course?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 The Bridges Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6988.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is The Bridges 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 The Bridges Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6988.0 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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