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

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Second Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 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

Distance Control 33%Scoring 27%Precision 15%Aim 12%Dispersion 11%

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.

13.9

Average HCP

8.2

Minimum HCP

27.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Second

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about 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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Business Claimed

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for 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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Focus On Pace And Line

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Hit Every Long Putt

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control47%

Visualization33%

Dispersion12%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Match plan to shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control32%

Visualization21%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills

Aim26%

Scoring21%

Alignment18%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Second

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Second. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills

Distance Control23%

Scoring23%

Dispersion22%

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Precision Long Irons

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision27%

Alignment14%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Distance Control24%

Alignment20%

Scoring18%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills

Distance Control22%

Dispersion17%

Scoring16%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Set up for success, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Alignment29%

Distance Control24%

Accuracy17%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring22%

Accuracy21%

Visualization17%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control27%

Accuracy16%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills

Trajectory25%

Precision22%

Mechanics17%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Second

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

How difficult is Second for mid-handicap golfers?

Second is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at 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 Second?

With a course rating of 70 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Second and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Second 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 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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