51% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ah Blank Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Ah Blank Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ah Blank 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 27%Distance Control 23%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Precision 15%
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
Average HCP
8.5
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ah Blank Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ah Blank Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
blankgolfcourse@yahoo.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
808 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA
Course Description
Blank Golf Course is a family-friendly golf facility established in 1971 as a nine-hole course and expanded in 1985 to an 18-hole layout near Des Moines, Iowa. The course offers a welcoming environment for golfers of all skill levels and features a driving range, a miniature golf course, and a variety of youth development programs in partnership with Jester Park. It hosts special events, leagues, and golf outings, and maintains an event calendar for upcoming activities and banquets or weddings at its facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Packard
Opened
1971
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⭐4.2(420 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 Ah Blank Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of iron precision on packed par fours while par fives tempt birdies but spike bogey risks on ranked tough holes. Front nine raises stakes with steeper difficulty measures.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726630 yards6062 metersCR 71.4Bogey 94.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 405 | 155 | 415 | 200 | 355 | 565 | 435 | 515 | 3445 | 375 | 340 | 535 | 390 | 130 | 370 | 520 | 170 | 355 | 3185 | 6630 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725795 yards5299 metersCR 72.8Bogey 101.3Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 350 | 135 | 360 | 145 | 300 | 510 | 385 | 490 | 3040 | 325 | 295 | 440 | 335 | 120 | 310 | 460 | 145 | 325 | 2755 | 5795 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726380 yards5834 metersCR 76.1Bogey 106.2Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 51.6 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 390 | 145 | 400 | 185 | 340 | 550 | 420 | 500 | 3315 | 365 | 330 | 520 | 375 | 125 | 350 | 500 | 160 | 340 | 3065 | 6380 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ah Blank 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Precision19%
56% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Alignment10%
12 Week Flagship Program for Ah Blank Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ah Blank 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 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
54% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
77% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
41% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
45% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Aim31%
Scoring17%
77% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy23%
Aim13%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Distance Control11%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
Accuracy14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
56% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy33%
Visualization10%
68% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
78% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
42% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started89% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
Precision14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
54% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment26%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
58% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Aim21%
63% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim18%
Alignment15%
51% match
For Gold tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
66% match
For Gold tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring32%
Alignment12%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Gold tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading9%
54% match
For Gold tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ah Blank Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Ah Blank Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Ah Blank Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ah Blank Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ah Blank Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6212 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 Ah Blank Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.4 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 Ah Blank 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 Ah Blank 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 Ah Blank Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 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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