28% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
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Algona, IA, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
Algona Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Algona Country Club, 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 24%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Algona Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver 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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Algona Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
400 Country Club Rd, Algona, IA 50511, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willie Dunn Jr.
Opened
1920
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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 Algona Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers mirror image nines packed with short and medium par fours plus short par threes and long par fives forcing nonstop iron precision while par fives spike scoring risks through top difficulty placements.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726068 yards5549 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.8Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.9 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 350 | 380 | 152 | 540 | 360 | 280 | 325 | 280 | 3034 | 367 | 350 | 380 | 152 | 540 | 360 | 280 | 325 | 280 | 3034 | 6068 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725876 yards5373 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.3 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 345 | 361 | 148 | 526 | 340 | 271 | 315 | 275 | 2938 | 357 | 345 | 361 | 148 | 526 | 340 | 271 | 315 | 275 | 2938 | 5876 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725668 yards5183 metersCR 67.8Bogey 89.4Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 345 | 355 | 148 | 517 | 330 | 260 | 257 | 270 | 2834 | 352 | 345 | 355 | 148 | 517 | 330 | 260 | 257 | 270 | 2834 | 5668 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Algona Country Club
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started41% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
55% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
13 Week Flagship Program for Algona Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Algona Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For White tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
71% match
For White tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
69% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment12%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
55% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started82% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
60% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
59% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
40% match
For Black tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
77% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Aim12%
61% match
For Black tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion21%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
47% match
For Black tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
51% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
79% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
39% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Black tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring26%
Aim24%
56% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy37%
Precision15%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Beat streaks, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control12%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
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Get Started45% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
35% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring15%
Alignment13%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment33%
Scoring30%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Algona Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Algona Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Algona Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Algona Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Algona Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5868 yards. The back tees extend to 6068.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Algona Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.4 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Algona Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6068.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Algona Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Algona Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6068.0 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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