30% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Franklin County Country Club (Il)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Franklin County Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Franklin County 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
Scoring 22%Distance Control 22%Aim 21%Precision 19%Dispersion 13%
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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Franklin County Country Club
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, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Franklin County Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
11058 Country Club Rd, West Frankfort, IL 62896, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Locke
Opened
1920
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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 Franklin County Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests short approach control on par fours and threes, building score through precision while par fives add bogey risk from overreaching layups or third shots.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715185 yards4741 metersCR 69.5Bogey 97.7Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.5 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 470 | 159 | 397 | 278 | 148 | 369 | 160 | 355 | 2656 | 485 | 268 | 144 | 340 | 135 | 350 | 103 | 405 | 299 | 2529 | 5185 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714753 yards4346 metersCR 67.1Bogey 93.8Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.4 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 460 | 155 | 389 | 260 | 130 | 358 | 125 | 335 | 2482 | 454 | 242 | 130 | 278 | 129 | 256 | 92 | 391 | 299 | 2271 | 4753 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715967 yards5456 metersCR 74.1Bogey 105.0Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 54.4 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 529 | 164 | 500 | 336 | 155 | 495 | 175 | 365 | 3049 | 515 | 341 | 166 | 390 | 161 | 370 | 123 | 471 | 381 | 2918 | 5967 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Franklin County 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
59% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
54% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
10 Week Flagship Program for Franklin County Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Franklin County Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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20% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
30% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
45% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control31%
Visualization21%
58% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
36% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
36% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Distance Control32%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
Scoring16%
52% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy25%
Alignment11%
77% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Alignment15%
73% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
72% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Precision20%
Alignment18%
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Get Started48% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
80% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
40% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
67% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
43% match
For Red tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
79% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
79% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
67% match
For Red tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started75% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
42% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
33% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
79% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
52% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
82% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Precision21%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
61% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
76% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
61% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring15%
Trajectory12%
30% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
36% match
For Gold tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy32%
Precision8%
23% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring37%
Visualization25%
77% match
For Gold tees
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Franklin County Country Club
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United States
2026 JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
7/6/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin County Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Franklin County Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Franklin County Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Franklin County Country Club challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Franklin County Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5360 yards. The back tees extend to 5967.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Franklin County Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.1 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 Franklin County Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5967.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Franklin County 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 Franklin County Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5967.0 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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