Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St Elmo Golf Club

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St. Elmo, IL, United States

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

St Elmo Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St Elmo Golf 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 28%Scoring 26%Aim 17%Precision 15%Trajectory 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.

19.6

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

34.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for St Elmo Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

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

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about St Elmo Golf Club.

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

1 County Rd 2115 E, St Elmo, IL 62458, USA

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

William J. Spear

Opened

1970

Google Reviews

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⭐4.5(38 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for St Elmo Golf 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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Focus On Pace And Line

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Pick Landing Spot

Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Accuracy33%

Distance Control22%

Alignment21%

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Land Close To Pin

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills

Aim28%

Alignment25%

Scoring18%

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Feel the yardage: control short iron distance

Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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16 Week Flagship Program for St Elmo Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St Elmo Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–16≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory17%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control27%

Visualization19%

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Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Distance Control32%

Scoring19%

Precision13%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Aim25%

Alignment13%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills

Distance Control20%

Aim19%

Scoring15%

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Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring21%

Dispersion12%

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Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Vary landing spot soft, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Distance Control31%

Precision22%

Accuracy18%

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Short Iron Distance Control

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control26%

Trajectory18%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Aim15%

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Vary your targets and hit within 2-4 yards

Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at St Elmo Golf 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 St Elmo Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing St Elmo Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is St Elmo Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, St Elmo Golf Club challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at St Elmo Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at St Elmo Golf Club?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is St Elmo Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is St Elmo Golf Club 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 St Elmo Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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