27% match
For GOLD tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ames Golf And Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Ames Golf And Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ames Golf And 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ames Golf And Country Club
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
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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 Ames Golf And Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
corys@amesgolfcc.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
5752 George Washington Carver Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Course Description
Ames Golf & Country Club is a private, member-focused golf and country club located in Ames, Iowa. Established in 1911, it now sits on 164 acres with an 18-hole championship golf course, a heated pool, pickleball and tennis facilities, and a clubhouse offering dining and social events. The club emphasizes family activities, year-round amenities including a Trackman golf simulator, and club events, making it a local hub for golf, recreation, and social gatherings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Sechrest
Opened
1971
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Business Claimed
⭐4.4(79 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 Ames Golf And Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeated pressure on par four decisions where drives unlock short approaches but flaws risk bogeys, while back nine par fives heighten layup choices and scoring threats.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715595 yards5116 metersCR 73.1Bogey 101.6Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.5 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 470 | 345 | 320 | 170 | 295 | 325 | 370 | 315 | 130 | 2740 | 375 | 330 | 155 | 440 | 145 | 455 | 325 | 260 | 370 | 2855 | 5595 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715035 yards4604 metersCR 70.1Bogey 96.8Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 270 | 305 | 155 | 285 | 315 | 345 | 305 | 105 | 2525 | 255 | 305 | 145 | 420 | 130 | 375 | 315 | 250 | 315 | 2510 | 5035 |
R
Red/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715330 yards4874 metersCR 71.8Bogey 99.1Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 345 | 320 | 155 | 295 | 325 | 345 | 315 | 130 | 2670 | 255 | 330 | 155 | 420 | 145 | 455 | 325 | 260 | 315 | 2660 | 5330 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ames Golf And 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started35% match
For GOLD tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min29 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ames Golf And Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ames Golf And Country 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 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
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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64% match
For GOLD tees
Build drive streaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring35%
Distance Control8%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring20%
Dispersion12%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
50% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Trajectory16%
Scoring15%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
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Get Started60% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision31%
Aim14%
66% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim23%
Precision17%
51% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
52% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
73% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
34% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
62% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
40% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
80% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
49% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started70% match
For Red/Gold Combo 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 Red/Gold Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Precision22%
66% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
76% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision22%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Red/Gold Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
59% match
For RED tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
55% match
For RED tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For RED tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim28%
Scoring22%
76% match
For RED tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
54% match
For RED tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
36% match
For RED tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started52% match
For RED tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision23%
Scoring18%
57% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
66% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision17%
Trajectory16%
55% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Aim13%
66% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion16%
51% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ames Golf And Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ames Golf And Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ames Golf And Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ames Golf And Country Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ames Golf And Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5315 yards. The back tees extend to 5595.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ames Golf And Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ames Golf And Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5595.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Ames Golf And Country Club and how should I play it?
Ames Golf And Country Club 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 Ames Golf And Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5595.0 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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