Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Long Bridge.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
64
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Long Bridge, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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1055 Camp Sagamon Road
Long Bridge Golf Course is a premier golf and events venue located near Springfield, Illinois. Established as a scenic 18-hole course overlooking the Sangamon River Valley, it offers a stroke of golf culture along with a versatile wedding and event venue known as The Bridge. The club provides daily golf play, private events, and seasonal dining with a clubhouse restaurant, live music, and catering options, serving central Illinois from its base in Springfield, IL.
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Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Merle Buerkett Sr.
Opened
1998
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Long Bridge hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Long Bridge hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Long Bridge hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileControl pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Long Bridge. 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.
Full 40 days 56 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Flop
Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Mixed
Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Pitch
Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pick your line and stick it—wedge accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
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Get StartedHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedBuild drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Long Bridge and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Long Bridge challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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