64% match
For White tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Red Tail Run Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Red Tail Run Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Red Tail Run 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 23%Accuracy 18%Precision 18%Aim 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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Red Tail Run Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Red Tail Run Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
520 W Grove Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Raymond Floyd
Opened
2006
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⭐4.4(182 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 Red Tail Run Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a sly test with quick-scoring short par fours that lure risks alongside stubborn long par fives that inflate scores on errors, demanding steady positioning to grind out pars.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725651 yards5167 metersCR 71.8Bogey 100.5Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.5 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 487 | 244 | 362 | 121 | 272 | 474 | 164 | 342 | 2823 | 321 | 299 | 364 | 98 | 480 | 351 | 272 | 167 | 476 | 2828 | 5651 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725104 yards4667 metersCR 68.8Bogey 96.2Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 461 | 226 | 331 | 105 | 244 | 454 | 136 | 308 | 2548 | 288 | 279 | 329 | 84 | 442 | 289 | 252 | 142 | 451 | 2556 | 5104 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726164 yards5636 metersCR 74.7Bogey 104.7Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 522 | 280 | 399 | 143 | 300 | 490 | 188 | 370 | 3075 | 356 | 337 | 398 | 114 | 513 | 380 | 300 | 185 | 506 | 3089 | 6164 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Red Tail Run 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For White tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
44% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
63% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Red Tail Run Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Red Tail Run Golf Course. 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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66% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
46% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision15%
Aim13%
77% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
74% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring20%
Aim15%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control19%
Alignment19%
54% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
67% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
59% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion15%
Scoring14%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
70% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
33% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
46% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Gold tees
Set up for high shot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment28%
Scoring19%
44% match
For Gold tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
44% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
18% match
For Gold tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started53% match
For Gold tees
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Precision41%
Scoring27%
Alignment11%
42% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
54% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Aim31%
Distance Control13%
40% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment38%
Aim32%
Scoring30%
78% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
78% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
53% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started57% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim26%
Distance Control10%
43% match
For Red tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
77% match
For Red tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Dispersion12%
65% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Precision10%
71% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
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2026 RED TAIL RUN JR. OPEN
3/20/2026
Tournament
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Dan Salisbury Memorial Collegiate Invitational
3/23/2026
Stroke Play
University of Illinois at Springfield
NCAA Division II
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Dan Salisbury Memorial Collegiate Invitational
3/23/2026
Stroke Play
University of Illinois at Springfield
NCAA Division II
men
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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Tail Run Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Red Tail Run Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Red Tail Run Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Red Tail Run Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Red Tail Run Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5634 yards. The back tees extend to 6164.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Red Tail Run Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.7 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 Red Tail Run Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6164.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Red Tail Run Golf Course and how should I play it?
Red Tail Run 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 Red Tail Run Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6164.0 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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