Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Salem Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
97
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Salem Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Salem Country 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 Salem Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Salem Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
Missouri, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1920
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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 Salem Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Yellow
Red/Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 76 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 264 | 144 | 393 | 138 | 315 | 344 | 247 | 398 | 2658 | 323 | 361 | 149 | 393 | 148 | 315 | 275 | 366 | 408 | 2738 | 5396 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Salem Country 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 17 Programs
% match to course practice profileWork together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSet up par or better, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Salem Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Salem Country Club. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Short Game · Pitch
Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Salem Country 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 Salem Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Salem Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Salem Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Salem Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 117.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Salem Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5396 yards. The back tees extend to 5396.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Salem Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Salem Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5396.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Salem Country Club and how should I play it?
Salem Country 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 Salem Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 5396.0 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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