40% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Meramec Lakes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Meramec Lakes Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Meramec Lakes 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 24%Precision 19%Aim 16%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
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Meramec Lakes Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Meramec Lakes Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rick@merameclakes.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
321 Birdie Ln, St Clair, MO 63077, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Reible/Gary Kern
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(128 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 Meramec Lakes Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated pressure from long par fours that test tee distance and accuracy, paired with par fives allowing aggressive play but high risk on misses, especially early where difficulty peaks higher.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716345 yards5802 metersCR 70.6Bogey 93.2Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 160 | 328 | 305 | 530 | 223 | 430 | 537 | 515 | 3411 | 368 | 195 | 300 | 376 | 165 | 505 | 150 | 440 | 435 | 2934 | 6345 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715381 yards4920 metersCR 66.2Bogey 86.5Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.3 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 133 | 295 | 270 | 427 | 155 | 350 | 425 | 470 | 2865 | 328 | 140 | 300 | 332 | 135 | 396 | 120 | 380 | 385 | 2516 | 5381 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715977 yards5465 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.0Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 145 | 319 | 285 | 511 | 170 | 400 | 520 | 490 | 3192 | 350 | 165 | 350 | 355 | 150 | 455 | 135 | 405 | 420 | 2785 | 5977 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714574 yards4182 metersCR 66.4Bogey 92.0Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 113 | 230 | 253 | 339 | 130 | 300 | 330 | 428 | 2413 | 268 | 122 | 265 | 299 | 98 | 354 | 105 | 305 | 345 | 2161 | 4574 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Meramec Lakes 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 profile45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control33%
Visualization25%
13 Week Flagship Program for Meramec Lakes Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Meramec Lakes 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For Blue tees
Center green hits, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion33%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
45% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
59% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
74% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Precision13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Scoring13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
48% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy25%
Alignment25%
36% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision22%
Trajectory20%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
40% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
60% match
For Red tees
Set up for success, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy11%
36% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring25%
Trajectory20%
49% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion21%
65% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
64% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy25%
Visualization11%
63% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
19% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
80% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
67% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
79% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim27%
Distance Control12%
24% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Meramec Lakes 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 Meramec Lakes Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Meramec Lakes Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Meramec Lakes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Meramec Lakes Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Meramec Lakes Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5460 yards. The back tees extend to 6345.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Meramec Lakes Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.6 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 Meramec Lakes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6345.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Meramec Lakes Golf Course and how should I play it?
Meramec Lakes 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 Meramec Lakes Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6345.0 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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