38% match
For Grey tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lincoln Greens Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Lincoln Greens Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lincoln Greens 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 25%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 17%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.
18.5
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lincoln Greens Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lincoln Greens Golf Course.
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
700 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL 62712, USA
Course Description
The Springfield Park District is a public agency serving the Springfield, Illinois metro area, providing residents with a wide range of recreational programs, special events, and facilities such as parks, golf courses, a zoo, ice rinks, pools, botanical gardens, and community shelters. Operating from its headquarters at 2500 S 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703, the district focuses on promoting health, fitness, and community engagement through sports, summer camps, trails, facility rentals, and support for special needs and volunteer opportunities.
parks • recreation • community programs • golf courses • zoo • aquatics • ice rinks • trail • facility rentals • summer camps • golf • special events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert B. Harris
Opened
1957
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⭐4.2(122 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 Lincoln Greens Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Grey
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron pressure from packed par fours and tricky par threes while par fives tempt aggressive plays with big score risks on errors.This course delivers constant iron pressure from packed par fours and tricky par threes while par fives tempt aggressive plays with big score risks on errors.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726800 yards6218 metersCR 72.3Bogey 95.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | — | 8 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 490 | 363 | 175 | 410 | 562 | 378 | 145 | 440 | 3388 | 400 | 514 | 360 | 236 | 406 | 495 | 400 | 170 | 431 | 3412 | 6800 |
G
Grey Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725648 yards5165 metersCR 71.8Bogey 100.2Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 408 | 310 | 134 | 345 | 462 | 306 | 114 | 375 | 2817 | 327 | 430 | 300 | 190 | 298 | 448 | 353 | 130 | 355 | 2831 | 5648 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725404 yards4941 metersCR 70.4Bogey 98.2Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 400 | 301 | 110 | 341 | 445 | 292 | 105 | 365 | 2719 | 318 | 423 | 293 | 172 | 290 | 429 | 328 | 125 | 307 | 2685 | 5404 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lincoln Greens 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Grey tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Grey tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Grey tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Lincoln Greens Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lincoln Greens Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For Grey tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
28% match
For Grey tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision29%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started54% match
For Grey tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
49% match
For Grey tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For Grey tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Grey tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Grey tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Grey tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Grey tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
55% match
For Grey tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment14%
Trajectory10%
63% match
For Grey tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Grey tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For Grey tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Dispersion21%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
63% match
For Grey tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started64% match
For Grey tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision15%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Red tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment16%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion18%
48% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
67% match
For Red tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
57% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
68% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
59% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
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Get Started68% 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%
65% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Alignment13%
46% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy17%
Visualization12%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
61% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
17% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy24%
Visualization13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment11%
42% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim35%
Scoring30%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Greens Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lincoln Greens Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lincoln Greens Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lincoln Greens Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lincoln Greens Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6102 yards. The back tees extend to 6800.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lincoln Greens Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 Lincoln Greens Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6800.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Lincoln Greens Golf Course and how should I play it?
Lincoln Greens 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 Lincoln Greens Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6800.0 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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