Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Persimmon Woods Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Persimmon Woods Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Persimmon Woods 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
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 Persimmon Woods Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Persimmon Woods Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
bkent@pwgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
6401 Weldon Spring Pkwy, Weldon Spring, MO 63304, USA
Course Description
Simply the best, most affordable private golf club in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Persimmon Woods Golf Club is located conveniently near I-64/Hwy 40, less than 10 miles from Chesterfield Valley and only 20 minutes from I-270. A beautifully conditioned championship course, a broad offering of member events that cater to the whole family, delicious clubhouse and on-course dining, thoughtful reciprocal programs, and platinum-level customer service are the hallmarks of a Persimmon Woods membership. Sounds inviting? Discover the relaxed charm and vitality of Persimmon Woods today.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Keith Foster
Opened
1998
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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 Persimmon Woods Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 357 | 201 | 484 | 146 | 405 | 310 | 544 | 437 | 3270 | 432 | 545 | 184 | 322 | 207 | 381 | 155 | 392 | 506 | 3124 | 6394 |
Persimmon Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.0 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 386 | 254 | 499 | 164 | 426 | 337 | 606 | 476 | 3552 | 457 | 579 | 216 | 362 | 226 | 431 | 173 | 412 | 531 | 3387 | 6939 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 386 | 227 | 499 | 155 | 405 | 337 | 568 | 437 | 3418 | 457 | 545 | 192 | 362 | 207 | 407 | 173 | 412 | 506 | 3261 | 6679 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Persimmon Woods 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Persimmon Woods Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Persimmon Woods 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedBeat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFlop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Persimmon Woods Golf Club
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 Persimmon Woods Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Persimmon Woods Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Persimmon Woods Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Persimmon Woods Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Persimmon Woods Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6666 yards. The back tees extend to 6939.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Persimmon Woods Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Persimmon Woods Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6939.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Persimmon Woods 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 Persimmon Woods Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6939.0 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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