55% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Scoring29%
Accuracy20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mark Twain Country Club
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Paris, MO, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Mark Twain Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mark Twain 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
Distance Control 24%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 20%Alignment 12%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mark Twain Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mark Twain 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
Paris, MO 65275, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1962
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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 Mark Twain Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a compact par four gauntlet that tests repeated wedge and short iron precision, where small errors build bogey risks across the modest layout.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 362529 yards2313 metersCR 31.4Bogey 40.6Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 40.6 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 260 | 123 | 230 | 321 | 230 | 328 | 160 | 453 | 2529 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 363166 yards2895 metersCR 34.6Bogey 45.2Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.2 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 315 | 170 | 382 | 416 | 366 | 368 | 170 | 519 | 3166 |
F
front-yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 372573 yards2353 metersCR 34.9Bogey 48.2Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 208 | 123 | 283 | 416 | 300 | 322 | 147 | 410 | 2573 |
I
intermediate-red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 362529 yards2313 metersCR 34.3Bogey 47.3Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.3 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 260 | 123 | 230 | 321 | 230 | 328 | 160 | 453 | 2529 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mark Twain 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started36% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Trajectory31%
Precision20%
20% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
11 Week Flagship Program for Mark Twain Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mark Twain Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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60% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Aim29%
Accuracy19%
20% match
For White tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
81% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
41% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy30%
Alignment13%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
63% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
59% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Precision15%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Distance Control13%
77% match
For front-yellow tees
Test your setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring22%
Precision17%
67% match
For front-yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Aim37%
Scoring25%
Precision8%
66% match
For front-yellow tees
Control rollout, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision14%
Dispersion14%
50% match
For front-yellow tees
Hit close to hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
51% match
For front-yellow tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring28%
Trajectory15%
73% match
For front-yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
63% match
For front-yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
65% match
For front-yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For front-yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment29%
Accuracy10%
77% match
For front-yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
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Get Started53% match
For front-yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Alignment12%
61% match
For front-yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory17%
Precision16%
69% match
For front-yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring23%
Precision12%
59% match
For intermediate-red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
49% match
For intermediate-red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
65% match
For intermediate-red tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For intermediate-red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
50% match
For intermediate-red tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
53% match
For intermediate-red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision28%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For intermediate-red tees
Land softly, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory25%
Scoring20%
69% match
For intermediate-red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
71% match
For intermediate-red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision21%
Aim17%
Alignment15%
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Get Started65% match
For intermediate-red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For intermediate-red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For intermediate-red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Aim24%
Alignment14%
67% match
For intermediate-red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring27%
Aim25%
56% match
For intermediate-red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring12%
63% match
For intermediate-red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion15%
Aim12%
60% match
For intermediate-red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Aim27%
Distance Control15%
41% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Twain Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mark Twain Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mark Twain Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Mark Twain Country Club challenges consistency. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 34.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mark Twain Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2848 yards. The back tees extend to 3166.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mark Twain Country Club?
With a course rating of 34.6 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.
How long is Mark Twain Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 3166.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Mark Twain Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Mark Twain Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 3166.0 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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