40% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gibson Woods Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 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
Gibson Woods Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gibson Woods Golf 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 24%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.4
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gibson Woods Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 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
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gibson Woods Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
briggs@pga.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
1321 N 11th St, Monmouth, IL 61462, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Homer Fieldhouse
Opened
1966
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(91 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 Gibson Woods Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeated pressure on straight drives into long par fours while short ones tempt birdie risks, and back nine ratings raise bogey threats on key stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706239 yards5705 metersCR 69.8Bogey 91.5Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | — | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 270 | 520 | 170 | 348 | 368 | 425 | 140 | 338 | 2926 | 357 | 465 | 424 | 184 | 480 | 413 | 377 | 388 | 225 | 3313 | 6239 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705585 yards5107 metersCR 66.6Bogey 87.6Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | — | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 255 | 415 | 160 | 343 | 356 | 366 | 131 | 323 | 2691 | 342 | 430 | 340 | 174 | 409 | 294 | 357 | 353 | 195 | 2894 | 5585 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704918 yards4497 metersCR 67.7Bogey 93.7Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.6 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.1 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 10 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | — | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 232 | 415 | 155 | 338 | 319 | 265 | 125 | 289 | 2387 | 270 | 420 | 290 | 164 | 398 | 244 | 270 | 290 | 185 | 2531 | 4918 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gibson Woods Golf 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Distance Control16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion12%
28% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Trajectory30%
Precision28%
10 Week Flagship Program for Gibson Woods Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gibson Woods Golf Course. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Dispersion17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Aim16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision29%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment25%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started36% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
53% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading9%
68% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision15%
Aim12%
50% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
38% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
70% match
For White 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 Started60% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Aim18%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision17%
Alignment16%
39% match
For Red tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
61% match
For Red tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
48% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control33%
Visualization18%
59% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy16%
Alignment12%
52% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
28% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision32%
Trajectory20%
40% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started42% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Aim22%
Alignment21%
57% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
58% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment24%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gibson Woods Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Gibson Woods Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Gibson Woods Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Gibson Woods Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 118.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gibson Woods Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5578 yards. The back tees extend to 6239.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gibson Woods Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.8 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 Gibson Woods Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6239.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Gibson Woods Golf Course and how should I play it?
Gibson Woods Golf Course 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 Gibson Woods Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6239.0 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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