24% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Country Club Of Decatur
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Country Club Of Decatur Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Country Club Of Decatur, 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 26%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Aim 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.
16.7
Average HCP
8.4
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Country Club Of Decatur
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, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
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
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Country Club Of Decatur.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
hartman@ccofdecatur.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
135 N Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
Course Description
Country Club of Decatur is a private member club in Decatur, Illinois offering golf, dining, and social events. The club features a golf course, tennis, swimming, dining venues, and event spaces for weddings and special events. It provides junior golf programs and hosts member inquiries and events from its facilities at 135 North Country Club Road.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1912
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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 Country Club Of Decatur, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tee shot tests on short par fours that unlock wedge chances or bogey traps, while par fives create peak scoring pressure through top difficulty ranks.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725597 yards5118 metersCR 72.1Bogey 101.9Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | — | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 123 | 435 | 415 | 325 | 365 | 320 | 145 | 340 | 2863 | 280 | 273 | 128 | 369 | 296 | 356 | 487 | 135 | 410 | 2734 | 5597 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724708 yards4305 metersCR 67.1Bogey 94.5Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | — | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 90 | 375 | 412 | 275 | 245 | 260 | 145 | 270 | 2412 | 275 | 240 | 123 | 310 | 237 | 260 | 385 | 126 | 340 | 2296 | 4708 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725457 yards4990 metersCR 71.3Bogey 100.7Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | — | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 90 | 435 | 412 | 322 | 298 | 319 | 145 | 336 | 2747 | 275 | 273 | 123 | 369 | 296 | 352 | 487 | 126 | 409 | 2710 | 5457 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Country Club Of Decatur
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 profile24% match
For Red tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
45% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy35%
Green Reading17%
57% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring13%
Distance Control13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Country Club Of Decatur
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Country Club Of Decatur. 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
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring27%
Accuracy16%
55% match
For Red tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision22%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Red tees
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
41% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
60% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion22%
Alignment13%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
40% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
70% match
For Green tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
81% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
47% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control15%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment14%
53% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
69% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
76% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
54% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim20%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For Gold tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min6 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision30%
Aim27%
43% match
For Gold tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
61% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP5 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision28%
Alignment19%
52% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring28%
Trajectory22%
77% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
41% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Country Club Of Decatur
Get answers to common questions about playing Country Club Of Decatur and what to expect.
How difficult is Country Club Of Decatur for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Country Club Of Decatur challenges consistency. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Country Club Of Decatur?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5152 yards. The back tees extend to 5597.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Country Club Of Decatur?
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 Country Club Of Decatur and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5597.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Country Club Of Decatur and how should I play it?
Country Club Of Decatur is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Country Club Of Decatur strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5597.0 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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