Commit to the stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mcleansboro Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
Mcleansboro Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mcleansboro 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mcleansboro Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mcleansboro Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@mclgolf.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
7749 Golf Course Rd, McLeansboro, IL 62859, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1940
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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 Mcleansboro Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Gold
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.9 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.7 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 373 | 219 | 277 | 131 | 385 | 127 | 305 | 267 | 2370 | 295 | 375 | 223 | 285 | 140 | 431 | 139 | 335 | 276 | 2499 | 4869 |
White/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 44.4 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.7 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 450 | 228 | 323 | 159 | 470 | 173 | 410 | 382 | 2983 | 295 | 375 | 223 | 285 | 140 | 431 | 139 | 335 | 276 | 2499 | 5482 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 44.3 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 44.3 · Slope 103
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 333 | 190 | 238 | 122 | 335 | 99 | 244 | 252 | 2066 | 253 | 333 | 190 | 238 | 122 | 335 | 99 | 244 | 252 | 2066 | 4132 |
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 373 | 219 | 277 | 131 | 385 | 127 | 305 | 267 | 2370 | 295 | 375 | 223 | 285 | 140 | 431 | 139 | 335 | 276 | 2499 | 4869 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mcleansboro 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileBuild putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Mcleansboro Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mcleansboro Golf Course. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Mcleansboro Golf Course
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 Mcleansboro Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Mcleansboro Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Mcleansboro Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Mcleansboro Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 106.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mcleansboro Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4807 yards. The back tees extend to 5482.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mcleansboro Golf Course?
With a course rating of 66.5 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 Mcleansboro Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5482.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Mcleansboro Golf Course 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 Mcleansboro Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 106.0 and yardage reaching 5482.0 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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