Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know The Rail Golf 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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about The Rail Golf Course.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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1400 S Club House Dr, Springfield, IL 62707, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1974
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on The Rail Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedCenter green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Rail Golf Course and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6630.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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