41% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for South Bend Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
South Bend Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South Bend 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
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
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South Bend Country Club
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South Bend Country Club.
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
25800 Country Club Dr, South Bend, IN 46619, USA
Course Description
Since 1916 the South Bend Country Club has been challenging golfers and entertaining families. The golf. The service. The cuisine. The facilities. The community. The fun. Those are all part of the rich tradition you will find here and all of it close to home, about 15 minutes from Downtown South Bend. Because the South Bend Country Club is located next to Chain O'Lakes this the perfect setting for golfers or anyone who wants to relax and enjoy natural lakes, lush marshes, and graceful willow trees for golf and a variety of other events. Our 18-hole course was designed by Chicago based architect George O'Neil. Not only did Golf Digest rank it the 6th best private course in Indiana, but it is an annual U.S. open qualifying event and consistently provides golf enthusiasts with a unique experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
George O'Neil
Opened
1916
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(77 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 South Bend Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision repeatedly on long par fours that spike scoring risk if missed, while shorter par fours provide steady par chances and par fives offer position-based birdie paths.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716494 yards5938 metersCR 72.7Bogey 96.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 321 | 445 | 167 | 507 | 461 | 448 | 361 | 316 | 3342 | 211 | 360 | 517 | 431 | 417 | 139 | 388 | 211 | 478 | 3152 | 6494 |
B
Blue-7 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726576 yards6013 metersCR 72.9Bogey 97.9Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 321 | 445 | 167 | 507 | 461 | 530 | 361 | 316 | 3424 | 211 | 360 | 517 | 431 | 417 | 139 | 388 | 211 | 478 | 3152 | 6576 |
W
White-7 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726206 yards5675 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.4Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 315 | 404 | 139 | 495 | 447 | 498 | 343 | 298 | 3248 | 199 | 333 | 495 | 419 | 400 | 117 | 331 | 193 | 471 | 2958 | 6206 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South Bend 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control22%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
10 Week Flagship Program for South Bend Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South Bend Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
39% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment27%
Scoring18%
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Get Started63% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision24%
Alignment17%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment24%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Dispersion17%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision23%
Aim17%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision30%
Aim14%
72% match
For Blue-7 tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For Blue-7 tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment22%
58% match
For Blue-7 tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
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Get Started39% match
For Blue-7 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Blue-7 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Blue-7 tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
41% match
For Blue-7 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue-7 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
74% match
For Blue-7 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
57% match
For Blue-7 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Blue-7 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
44% match
For Blue-7 tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
71% match
For Blue-7 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For Blue-7 tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Blue-7 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
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Get Started88% match
For Blue-7 tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
61% match
For Blue-7 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Blue-7 tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Trajectory12%
34% match
For Blue-7 tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Blue-7 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue-7 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For Blue-7 tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For Blue-7 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
25% match
For White-7 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For White-7 tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
Accuracy14%
53% match
For White-7 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control32%
Visualization25%
36% match
For White-7 tees
Beat streaks, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy27%
Visualization13%
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Get Started52% match
For White-7 tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory26%
Scoring23%
67% match
For White-7 tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at South Bend Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South Bend Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing South Bend Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is South Bend Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
South Bend Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South Bend Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6391 yards. The back tees extend to 6576.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South Bend Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 South Bend Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6576.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is South Bend Country Club and how should I play it?
South Bend 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 South Bend Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6576.0 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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