40% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Roland Barkau Municipal Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Roland Barkau Municipal Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Roland Barkau Municipal Gc, 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 23%Aim 19%Precision 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.
20.4
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Roland Barkau Municipal Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Roland Barkau Municipal Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
1501 N Waterworks Rd, Okawville, IL 62271, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Garard/Gary Hoelcher
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(154 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 Roland Barkau Municipal Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange - #5 Par 5
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision test on quick par fours and birdie-risk par fives where iron control and short game savvy face constant pressure especially later on with slightly elevated scoring risks.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705837 yards5337 metersCR 67.1Bogey 87.8Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.2 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.6 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 119 | 325 | 347 | 484 | 302 | 367 | 328 | 140 | 2749 | 149 | 455 | 361 | 372 | 168 | 507 | 342 | 394 | 340 | 3088 | 5837 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695221 yards4774 metersCR 64.4Bogey 82.8Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 40.4 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.4 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 98 | 300 | 320 | 427 | 257 | 324 | 310 | 113 | 2429 | 130 | 409 | 347 | 326 | 155 | 495 | 286 | 365 | 279 | 2792 | 5221 |
O
Orange - #5 Par 5 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704646 yards4248 metersCR 65.6Bogey 89.6Slope 102
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 44.5 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 45.1 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 235 | 84 | 248 | 320 | 427 | 221 | 306 | 296 | 110 | 2247 | 123 | 374 | 290 | 266 | 115 | 433 | 270 | 285 | 243 | 2399 | 4646 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Roland Barkau Municipal Gc
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 profile48% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Match plan to shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control32%
Visualization19%
69% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim15%
Trajectory12%
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Get Started36% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Roland Barkau Municipal Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Roland Barkau Municipal Gc. 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)
Control Distance
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 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
70% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
54% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring24%
61% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 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 Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Visualization14%
57% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Check setup, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy24%
66% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
78% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
Precision14%
79% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
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Get Started59% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Orange - #5 Par 5 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Precision19%
28% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
61% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
72% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
34% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Aim19%
64% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Precision12%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment25%
Accuracy11%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control12%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion20%
Precision15%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Aim16%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Set up par or better, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started58% match
For Yellow tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
28% match
For Yellow tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control21%
Aim13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Roland Barkau Municipal Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Roland Barkau Municipal Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Roland Barkau Municipal Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Roland Barkau Municipal Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 112.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Roland Barkau Municipal Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5242 yards. The back tees extend to 5837.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Roland Barkau Municipal Gc?
With a course rating of 67.1 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 Roland Barkau Municipal Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5837.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Roland Barkau Municipal Gc 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 Roland Barkau Municipal Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 5837.0 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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