55% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ruth Park Golf Course
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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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Ruth Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ruth Park 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 24%Distance Control 22%Precision 21%Aim 19%Dispersion 12%
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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
34.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ruth Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ruth Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dcastellari@ucitymo.org
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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
8211 Groby Rd, St. Louis, MO 63132, USA
Course Description
Ruth Park is a municipal golf course located in University City, Missouri, just west of St. Louis. It offers a classic golf experience with zoysia tees and fairways, bent grass greens, and a tree-lined, hilly terrain suitable for players of all skill levels. The course emphasizes public access, tee-time bookings, and events such as corporate tournaments and fundraisers, making it a regional destination for golf enthusiasts. Open since 1931, Ruth Park combines natural landscapes with welcoming amenities and competitive rates for golfers in the St. Louis area.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Foulis
Opened
1931
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(289 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 Ruth Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Focus practice heavily on driving range as par fours rule the layout and hardest demand tee power., Dedicate good time to short game because brief par threes and softer par fours need recovery skill.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 353037 yards2777 metersCR 34.0Bogey 44.5Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.5 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 336 | 499 | 155 | 411 | 414 | 341 | 158 | 349 | 3037 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 353037 yards2777 metersCR 37.1Bogey 51.8Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.8 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 336 | 499 | 155 | 411 | 414 | 341 | 158 | 349 | 3037 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 352200 yards2012 metersCR 32.2Bogey 43.9Slope 99
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 43.9 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 233 | 370 | 131 | 241 | 301 | 267 | 131 | 230 | 2200 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 352752 yards2516 metersCR 35.5Bogey 49.4Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 312 | 479 | 131 | 380 | 335 | 317 | 131 | 328 | 2752 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ruth Park 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 profile35% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Ruth Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ruth Park Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision19%
Mechanics19%
49% match
For Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
51% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Trajectory12%
41% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge loft, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory25%
42% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control16%
Alignment16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim30%
Dispersion16%
35% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy21%
Visualization16%
31% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
67% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Blue tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
71% match
For Blue tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim24%
Precision15%
59% match
For Blue tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment36%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
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Get Started80% match
For Blue tees
Set up par or better, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Aim15%
35% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
74% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
74% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
62% match
For White tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
61% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim17%
Accuracy15%
81% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Precision30%
Distance Control15%
47% match
For White tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
60% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
51% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision27%
Alignment15%
53% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruth Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Ruth Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Ruth Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Ruth Park Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 37.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ruth Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2618 yards. The back tees extend to 3037.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ruth Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 37.1 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ruth Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 3037.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Ruth Park Golf Course 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 Ruth Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 3037.0 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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