26% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunset Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Sunset Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunset Hills 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%Precision 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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sunset Hills Country 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, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sunset Hills 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
2525 S State Rte 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Course Description
Sunset Hills Country Club is a private club in Edwardsville, Illinois, renowned for its 18-hole golf course and comprehensive dining and recreational amenities. With a history dating back to 1922, the club emphasizes traditional values, member events, and a welcoming community where families connect and celebrate. The facility offers premier golfing experiences, social activities, and family-friendly programs, making it a central hub for members in the region. Today, Sunset Hills continues to blend heritage with modern amenities to create a distinguished country club lifestyle.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Monge
Opened
1970
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(124 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 Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through short par fours inviting bold plays but risking bogeys if off line, paired with a few long par fives that punish mishits and reward straight bombs to open birdie paths, where steady irons and saves keep scores tight.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725672 yards5186 metersCR 73.3Bogey 103.7Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 488 | 322 | 174 | 433 | 277 | 137 | 296 | 308 | 338 | 2773 | 306 | 515 | 144 | 474 | 347 | 128 | 292 | 300 | 393 | 2899 | 5672 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724986 yards4559 metersCR 69.4Bogey 97.1Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 292 | 145 | 423 | 240 | 128 | 286 | 282 | 250 | 2469 | 297 | 457 | 97 | 298 | 291 | 109 | 265 | 295 | 408 | 2517 | 4986 |
R
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725312 yards4857 metersCR 71.2Bogey 100.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 130
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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 488 | 322 | 145 | 433 | 277 | 128 | 286 | 308 | 250 | 2637 | 306 | 457 | 144 | 298 | 347 | 128 | 292 | 295 | 408 | 2675 | 5312 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunset Hills 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile74% match
For Gold tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
88% match
For Gold tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
Scoring17%
80% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sunset Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunset Hills 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control29%
Trajectory19%
75% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
57% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim27%
Alignment22%
74% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
76% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Aim26%
Scoring25%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
Aim15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision20%
Aim15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Red/Gold tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Aim29%
Precision21%
52% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Red/Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
44% match
For Red/Gold tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Red/Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started76% match
For Red/Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
66% match
For Red/Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
58% match
For Red/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment23%
Precision13%
65% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Red/Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision21%
Aim19%
69% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
38% match
For Red tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
55% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control31%
Visualization20%
59% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
75% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
72% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
Precision13%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
72% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim23%
Accuracy14%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
80% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy19%
Aim13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunset Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sunset Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sunset Hills Country Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunset Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5329 yards. The back tees extend to 5672.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sunset Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.3 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 Sunset Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5672.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5672.0 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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