54% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision13%
Trajectory12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunset Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Sunset Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunset 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 23%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 19%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sunset 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 | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sunset Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rkingsland@sunsetcountryclub.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
9555 S Geyer Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127, USA
Course Description
Sunset Country Club is a private members-only club in St. Louis, Missouri, offering golf, dining, recreational and social activities. For over a century, the club has provided a venue for rounds of golf, tennis, bocce, swimming, and hosted family and business events in a welcoming environment. Members enjoy dining in the club’s facilities and participating in a variety of club events and social gatherings. It emphasizes a unique, memorable experience for families and individuals seeking a traditional country club lifestyle.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert & James Foulis
Opened
1916
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(155 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 Sunset Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This compact course delivers constant wedge precision tests on abundant short par fours alongside reachable par fives that balance birdie chances against double blowups.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725783 yards5288 metersCR 74.9Bogey 106.1Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.5 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 470 | 297 | 260 | 136 | 322 | 350 | 481 | 475 | 284 | 3075 | 475 | 359 | 396 | 118 | 307 | 173 | 314 | 185 | 381 | 2708 | 5783 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725452 yards4985 metersCR 74.6Bogey 105.0Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.9 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 288 | 252 | 130 | 308 | 331 | 440 | 451 | 270 | 2918 | 470 | 346 | 377 | 105 | 292 | 158 | 297 | 139 | 350 | 2534 | 5452 |
Y
Yellow/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725181 yards4738 metersCR 71.1Bogey 100.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 252 | 252 | 130 | 308 | 331 | 399 | 405 | 270 | 2795 | 470 | 346 | 320 | 105 | 292 | 158 | 261 | 139 | 295 | 2386 | 5181 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunset 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 profile60% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy29%
Precision13%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sunset Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunset Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory18%
Aim13%
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Get Started58% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion11%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Red tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Stroke21%
Scoring17%
32% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
58% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Red tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
20% match
For Red tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
36% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization46%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring27%
Precision13%
68% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
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Get Started79% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
51% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy30%
Visualization10%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Trajectory13%
50% match
For Yellow/White tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Yellow/White tees
Set a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Yellow/White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Yellow/White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Yellow/White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Yellow/White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For Yellow/White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
38% match
For Yellow/White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
41% match
For Yellow/White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started77% match
For Yellow/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Accuracy23%
58% match
For Yellow/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Yellow/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For Yellow/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory16%
Scoring14%
42% match
For Yellow/White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment38%
Scoring32%
Aim30%
65% match
For Yellow/White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Sunset Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunset Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sunset Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sunset Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunset Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5482 yards. The back tees extend to 5783.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sunset Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.9 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sunset Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5783.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Sunset Country 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 Sunset Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 5783.0 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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