47% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Piper Glen Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Piper Glen Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Piper Glen 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 29%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Piper Glen Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Piper Glen Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
proshop@piperglen.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
7112 Piper Glen Dr, Springfield, IL 62711, USA
Course Description
Piper Glen Golf Club is a premier 18-hole golf facility located in Springfield, Illinois, just outside downtown. The club features bentgrass fairways and greens, a driving range, practice green, and chipping area with bunkers, offering a comprehensive practice and playing environment. It hosts local and tournament-quality events and has a pro shop and lesson options to assist players of all levels. The venue emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for both beginners and skilled golfers and is managed in the Springfield area with affiliations to regional golfing events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Lohmann
Opened
1996
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(147 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 Piper Glen Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests repeated tee-to-green precision on a par four heavy layout with long par fives spiking risk on the back nine. Position play off tees sets up scoring chances while avoiding blowups on top trouble holes.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726985 yards6387 metersCR 73.9Bogey 98.8Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.7 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 545 | 454 | 171 | 381 | 394 | 396 | 190 | 517 | 3454 | 431 | 557 | 154 | 391 | 456 | 202 | 536 | 392 | 412 | 3531 | 6985 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725428 yards4963 metersCR 71.2Bogey 100.2Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 400 | 325 | 127 | 325 | 320 | 340 | 130 | 407 | 2724 | 380 | 470 | 114 | 285 | 335 | 160 | 426 | 280 | 254 | 2704 | 5428 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726124 yards5600 metersCR 75.1Bogey 105.9Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.2 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 496 | 408 | 147 | 332 | 328 | 354 | 145 | 466 | 3028 | 385 | 480 | 122 | 352 | 396 | 170 | 490 | 330 | 371 | 3096 | 6124 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Piper Glen 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim22%
Precision16%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Piper Glen Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Piper Glen Golf 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≤ 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)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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70% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
56% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
62% match
For White tees
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment12%
56% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Alignment13%
59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
60% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
69% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
74% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
59% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
52% match
For Green tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
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Get Started36% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
66% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Green tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
71% match
For Green tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
17% match
For Green tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
44% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
66% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
44% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control32%
Alignment31%
68% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision16%
Alignment12%
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Get Started58% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Aim15%
Accuracy13%
73% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision17%
79% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Scoring13%
63% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
26% match
For Gold tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
74% match
For Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy15%
79% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
Aim18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started54% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Piper Glen Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Piper Glen Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Piper Glen Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Piper Glen Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Piper Glen Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6206 yards. The back tees extend to 6985.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Piper Glen Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Piper Glen Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6985.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Piper Glen Golf Club and how should I play it?
Piper Glen Golf Club 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 Piper Glen Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6985.0 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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