Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St Joseph Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
St. Joseph Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Scattered 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.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about St. Joseph Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mhabermehl@stjoecc.com
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Facilities
Location
50 Ridgeland Rd, Country Club, MO 64505, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast
Opened
1898
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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 St. Joseph Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Second (White)
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 381 | 605 | 172 | 331 | 443 | 231 | 584 | 232 | 3321 | 529 | 181 | 442 | 155 | 384 | 362 | 209 | 510 | 489 | 3261 | 6582 |
Forward (Red) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.9 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 304 | 467 | 119 | 262 | 367 | 156 | 461 | 153 | 2590 | 480 | 123 | 287 | 92 | 246 | 307 | 174 | 445 | 415 | 2569 | 5159 |
Second (White) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.5 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 309 | 558 | 161 | 286 | 405 | 202 | 545 | 177 | 2960 | 504 | 144 | 422 | 128 | 339 | 352 | 190 | 486 | 467 | 3032 | 5992 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St. Joseph 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileFly out and stop close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for St. Joseph Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. Joseph 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
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl rollout, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedTest your setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 9 Ft Putts
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Get StartedMake Every Mid-Distance Putt
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at St. Joseph Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
NCAA DII Central Regional
5/4/2026
NCAA DII Central Regional
5/4/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Joseph Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing St. Joseph Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is St. Joseph Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
St. Joseph Country Club presents a demanding test. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St. Joseph Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5870 yards. The back tees extend to 6582.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St. Joseph Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 St. Joseph Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6582.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is St. Joseph Country Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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. Joseph Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6582.0 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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