Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Airport National Public Golf Course

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+4 more

First/Second Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for First/Second, 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 30%Dispersion 19%Aim 17%Distance Control 16%Accuracy 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.

16.8

Average HCP

8.9

Minimum HCP

34.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for First/Second

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit bump-n-run shot 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.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about First/Second.

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

3001 Wright Brothers Boulevard East

Course Description

Airport National Public Golf is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based golf facility offering a full-service golf course, driving range, indoor simulators, and mini golf. The venue provides private lessons, club fitting, and organized leagues and events, with seasonal hours and a focus on year-round practice and play. It features indoor simulators for year-round golf, a pro shop, and various specials and outings for individuals and groups in the Cedar Rapids region.

driving range • indoor golf simulators • mini golf • club fitting • private golf lessons • adult clinics • junior programs • tournament scheduling • golf leagues • swing coaching • golf course details • tee time policy • simulator reservations • special events • golf hours • golf outings

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ted Locke

Opened

1994

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for First/Second

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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Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Eliminate careless misses, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP3 drills

Scoring30%

Precision22%

Aim15%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills

Scoring34%

Aim18%

Accuracy14%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Pick your spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Scoring35%

Aim21%

Alignment14%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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15 Week Flagship Program for First/Second

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for First/Second. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Precision Wedges

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Accuracy20%

Distance Control19%

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Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Set a target, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Aim26%

Scoring24%

Distance Control16%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Avoid Three-Putts

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Scoring23%

Alignment21%

Aim20%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy21%

Aim15%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring21%

Aim20%

Alignment15%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Short Iron Distance Control

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface

Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Build drive streaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring35%

Precision23%

Dispersion19%

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Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about First/Second

Get answers to common questions about playing First/Second and what to expect.

How difficult is First/Second for mid-handicap golfers?

First/Second presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 63.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at First/Second?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at First/Second?

With a course rating of 70 and par 63, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 63 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is First/Second and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is First/Second and how should I play it?

First/Second is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 First/Second strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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