58% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gateway National Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Gateway National Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gateway National Golf Links, 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 24%Scoring 22%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%Aim 17%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gateway National Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
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
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gateway National Golf Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@gatewaynational.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
18 Golf Dr #1677, Madison, IL 62060, USA
Course Description
Gateway National is a public golf course in St. Louis, offering a links-style course with bentgrass fairways, a clubhouse, and event facilities. It is a popular choice for golf outings and tournaments.
golf course • links-style • bentgrass • golf outings • tournaments • golf events • corporate events • charity events • recreation • sports • outdoor • leisure
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Keith Foster
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(249 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 Gateway National Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a relentless test of iron precision on packed par fours paired with punishing long par fives, creating constant scoring pressure where top-ranked tough holes magnify any drive or approach mistakes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716623 yards6056 metersCR 71.9Bogey 95.2Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 48.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 9 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 422 | 630 | 181 | 452 | 530 | 181 | 399 | 395 | 3566 | 273 | 420 | 130 | 533 | 207 | 425 | 354 | 195 | 520 | 3057 | 6623 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715187 yards4743 metersCR 69.9Bogey 98.4Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 9 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 329 | 475 | 130 | 351 | 455 | 145 | 300 | 310 | 2797 | 202 | 330 | 90 | 462 | 155 | 330 | 274 | 156 | 391 | 2390 | 5187 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715565 yards5089 metersCR 72.1Bogey 101.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 9 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 335 | 485 | 145 | 355 | 490 | 155 | 330 | 320 | 2925 | 245 | 335 | 120 | 470 | 160 | 335 | 320 | 165 | 490 | 2640 | 5565 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gateway National Golf Links
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
49% match
For Red tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision31%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Red tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
13 Week Flagship Program for Gateway National Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gateway National Golf Links. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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62% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Aim11%
62% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Aim20%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
69% 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%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
56% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision18%
Accuracy17%
Aim17%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment15%
Precision11%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control8%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Visualization21%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Accuracy11%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
84% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Precision16%
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Get Started74% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring25%
Aim24%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring14%
Aim14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
26% match
For Blue tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Aim17%
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Get Started52% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring28%
Aim11%
70% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
62% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
35% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment28%
Aim23%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Gateway National Golf Links
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway National Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Gateway National Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Gateway National Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Gateway National Golf Links is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gateway National Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5905 yards. The back tees extend to 6623.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gateway National Golf Links?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Gateway National Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6623.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Gateway National Golf Links 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 Gateway National Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6623.0 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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