42% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Effingham Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Effingham Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Effingham 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 17%Accuracy 17%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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Effingham Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Effingham Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jedco@effingham.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
2400 Country Club Rd, Effingham, IL 62401, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Effingham Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests with long par fives pushing tee distance limits alongside short par fours risking bogeys on approach misses, creating steady par save pressure across both nines.
C
Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725684 yards5197 metersCR 73.0Bogey 103.1Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 115 | 460 | 334 | 476 | 355 | 330 | 141 | 324 | 2875 | 439 | 306 | 160 | 320 | 439 | 365 | 155 | 362 | 263 | 2809 | 5684 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725542 yards5068 metersCR 72.2Bogey 101.7Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.8 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 87 | 460 | 334 | 476 | 348 | 300 | 121 | 324 | 2779 | 439 | 306 | 150 | 320 | 439 | 329 | 155 | 362 | 263 | 2763 | 5542 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724911 yards4491 metersCR 68.7Bogey 96.5Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 80 | 388 | 298 | 416 | 289 | 293 | 110 | 298 | 2477 | 372 | 276 | 136 | 303 | 413 | 295 | 128 | 295 | 216 | 2434 | 4911 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Effingham 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Alignment10%
67% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
48% match
For Red tees
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Effingham Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Effingham Country 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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71% match
For Red tees
Master touch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring20%
Trajectory13%
41% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Scoring15%
Mechanics13%
64% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim18%
Alignment14%
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Get Started58% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
77% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring27%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Scoring11%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy11%
Alignment10%
38% match
For Gold tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Work together for contact, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick your spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Gold tees
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim15%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Gold tees
Control woods rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion22%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
58% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim30%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy22%
Visualization19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim18%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Precision20%
60% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring31%
Distance Control13%
78% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Aim18%
43% match
For Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started72% match
For Combo tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
75% match
For Combo tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
68% match
For Combo tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
54% match
For Combo tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Combo tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring28%
Trajectory15%
43% match
For Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Combo tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
78% match
For Combo tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
58% match
For Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
86% match
For Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
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Get Started75% match
For Combo tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
32% match
For Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Effingham Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Effingham Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Effingham Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Effingham Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Effingham Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5298 yards. The back tees extend to 5684.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Effingham Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Effingham Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5684.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Effingham Country Club 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 Effingham Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5684.0 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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