Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Third/First.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
89
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Third/First, 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 from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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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.
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Holes
27
Par
65
Type
Parkland
Opened
2001
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Third/First hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Third/First hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Third/First hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Third/First hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Third/First 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 15 Programs
% match to course practice profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Third/First. 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.
Full 60 days 81 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Ball on Dime
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSet a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Third/First and what to expect.
Third/First 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 65.
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.
With a course rating of 70 and par 65, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 65 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Third/First 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.
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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