51% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Amana Colonies Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Amana Colonies Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Amana Colonies Golf 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
Distance Control 33%Scoring 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%Aim 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.
18.3
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Amana Colonies Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Amana Colonies Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
skahler@amanagolf.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
451 U Ave, Amana, IA 52203, USA
Course Description
Amana Colonies Golf Course is a public golf and recreation facility located in Amana, Iowa, serving residents and visitors to the Amana Colonies area. The course provides golf play, event hosting and on-site amenities for leisure and local tourism in eastern Iowa.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William J. Spear
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(252 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 Amana Colonies Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tee shot tests on par fours and fives where position beats power to dodge bogey traps and chase pars safely.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726824 yards6240 metersCR 80.1Bogey 114.1Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 56.5 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 40.3 · BR 57.6 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 522 | 412 | 179 | 372 | 548 | 348 | 191 | 368 | 3360 | 418 | 530 | 432 | 182 | 350 | 527 | 405 | 204 | 416 | 3464 | 6824 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726194 yards5664 metersCR 76.6Bogey 108.9Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.5 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 491 | 391 | 149 | 341 | 504 | 331 | 155 | 358 | 3108 | 382 | 508 | 388 | 155 | 306 | 488 | 370 | 176 | 313 | 3086 | 6194 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726590 yards6026 metersCR 78.8Bogey 112.2Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 55.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.3 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 511 | 407 | 166 | 360 | 521 | 388 | 174 | 361 | 3291 | 394 | 521 | 414 | 159 | 327 | 512 | 388 | 192 | 392 | 3299 | 6590 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Amana Colonies Golf 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Black tees
Master touch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion17%
Aim17%
64% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Amana Colonies Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Amana Colonies Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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44% match
For Black tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim17%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For Black tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For Black tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
51% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment29%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Alignment15%
47% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
74% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
78% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
62% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Trajectory16%
Accuracy13%
24% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy11%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
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Get Started75% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Accuracy15%
Aim15%
51% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Aim18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
66% 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%
59% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
75% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Aim17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision22%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
16% match
For Gold tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
34% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
80% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Amana Colonies Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Amana Colonies Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Amana Colonies Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Amana Colonies Golf Club technically exacting. The slope of 145.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 80.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Amana Colonies Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6509 yards. The back tees extend to 6824.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Amana Colonies Golf Club?
With a course rating of 80.1 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 Amana Colonies Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6824.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Amana Colonies Golf 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 Amana Colonies Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6824.0 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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