59% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Orchards Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
162
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Orchards Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Orchards Golf 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 25%Scoring 25%Accuracy 17%Dispersion 16%Precision 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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Orchards Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Orchards Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@orchardsgolfclub.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
18 Silverwood Terrace, South Hadley, MA 01075, USA
Course Description
Orchards Golf Club is a public 18-hole championship golf course in Belleville, Illinois, just minutes from St. Louis. The club features a restaurant and banquet facilities, with options for leagues, lessons, junior programs, and group outings. It offers expansive practice facilities and indoor simulators for year-round play, along with seasonal tee times and special packages. The facility serves golfers in the Belleville and greater St. Louis area, providing a complete golf and hospitality experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Goalby
Opened
1990
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(62 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 Orchards Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE/BLACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers back-to-back par four tests where iron accuracy faces constant pressure from uneven nine splits and handicap pinned long holes press scoring chances late.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 716527 yards5968 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.7Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.3 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | — | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 358 | 497 | 418 | 155 | 385 | 215 | 385 | 525 | 3349 | 174 | 367 | 336 | 448 | 407 | 377 | 447 | 178 | 444 | 3178 | 6527 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716214 yards5682 metersCR 71.1Bogey 96.2Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | — | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 342 | 481 | 388 | 138 | 360 | 184 | 369 | 490 | 3157 | 158 | 349 | 323 | 433 | 403 | 377 | 444 | 158 | 412 | 3057 | 6214 |
W
WHITE/BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 716326 yards5784 metersCR 71.7Bogey 97.3Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.8 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | — | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 358 | 497 | 388 | 155 | 360 | 184 | 385 | 490 | 3228 | 174 | 367 | 323 | 433 | 407 | 377 | 447 | 158 | 412 | 3098 | 6326 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Orchards Golf 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
50% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
43% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Orchards Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Orchards Golf Club. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started64% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
24% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
79% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
67% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
59% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment30%
Distance Control21%
54% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment27%
Aim17%
44% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
74% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim14%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Aim14%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
20% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
79% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
83% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
67% match
For WHITE/BLACK tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Trajectory14%
43% match
For BLACK tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
15% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization37%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started73% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring23%
Accuracy14%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment14%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Control rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Scoring12%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchards Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Orchards Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Orchards Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Orchards Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Orchards Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6370 yards. The back tees extend to 6527.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Orchards Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Orchards Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6527.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Orchards Golf 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 Orchards Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6527.0 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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