54% match
For Red tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Rail Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
The Rail Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Rail Golf Course, 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 25%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 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.
17
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Rail Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Rail Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jim@railgolf.com
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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
1400 S Club House Dr, Springfield, IL 62707, USA
Course Description
The Rail Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf facility located in Springfield, Illinois. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., it offers a high-quality course experience and hosts weddings, banquets, and group outings in addition to regular tee times. The facility is recognized for its four-star rating by Golf Digest and is marketed as a premier destination in Central Illinois for golf and related events. The Rail also provides golf instruction, memberships, and a range of events and specials for local players and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1974
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(208 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 The Rail Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where mid irons face constant pressure for pars over bogeys, with par fives raising second-shot risks and back nine tilting toward tougher decisions.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726630 yards6062 metersCR 71.3Bogey 94.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 419 | 405 | 476 | 158 | 363 | 198 | 541 | 373 | 3288 | 369 | 197 | 519 | 383 | 450 | 485 | 209 | 320 | 410 | 3342 | 6630 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725406 yards4943 metersCR 70.9Bogey 99.3Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.5 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 329 | 342 | 414 | 95 | 321 | 122 | 472 | 325 | 2727 | 315 | 128 | 426 | 335 | 382 | 395 | 108 | 238 | 352 | 2679 | 5406 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726012 yards5497 metersCR 74.3Bogey 104.4Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.7 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 384 | 361 | 445 | 124 | 342 | 160 | 494 | 349 | 2990 | 345 | 170 | 473 | 359 | 416 | 430 | 177 | 271 | 381 | 3022 | 6012 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Rail Golf Course
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 profile47% match
For Red tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
46% match
For Red tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Rail Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Rail Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
75% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started75% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim15%
Distance Control15%
38% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision43%
Dispersion26%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Aim13%
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%
52% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Accuracy17%
66% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
57% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment17%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Aim14%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
71% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim22%
Scoring16%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring14%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion20%
Aim19%
49% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
45% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory25%
Precision20%
72% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
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%
57% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Accuracy23%
47% match
For White tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
54% match
For White tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
70% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
64% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
67% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
36% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
55% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
76% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
58% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Alignment12%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Scoring17%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
Precision20%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Rail Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
2026 RAIL JR. OPEN
3/27/2026
Tournament
2026 RAIL JR. OPEN
all
Open for registration
View full preparation programUnited States•36 holes
Blueboy Invitational
4/9/2026
Stroke Play
Illinois College
NCAA Division III
men
Open for registration
View full preparation programUnited States•36 holes
Blueboy Invitational
4/9/2026
Stroke Play
Illinois College
NCAA Division III
men
Open for registration
View full preparation programUnited States•18 holes
Spring Shootout
4/22/2026
Stroke Play
Millikin University
NCAA Division III
women
Open for registration
View full preparation programUnited States•18 holes
Spring Shootout
4/22/2026
Stroke Play
Millikin University
NCAA Division III
women
Open for registration
View full preparation programFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Rail Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing The Rail Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is The Rail Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
The Rail Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Rail Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6018 yards. The back tees extend to 6630.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Rail Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.3 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 The Rail Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6630.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is The Rail Golf Course 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 The Rail Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6630.0 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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