Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ankeny Golf And Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

181

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

Ankeny Golf And Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ankeny 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 26%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 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.

21
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Ankeny Golf And Country Club

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

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Ankeny Golf And Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

bobvanscoy@ankenygolf.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

314 SW Irvinedale Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA

Course Description

Ankeny Golf is a private members club in Ankeny, Iowa offering a charming nine-hole golf course, private pools, and a clubhouse with dining overlooking the course. The club hosts a thriving social calendar and events, including weddings and banquets, catering to members and the local community since 1962. In addition to golf, it features a member-focused experience with dining, pro shop, and family-friendly programming such as junior golf. The grounds and facilities are nestled on the west side of Ankeny, providing a rural-urban blend for residents of central Iowa.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Leo Johnson

Opened

1962

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.8(64 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 Ankeny Golf And Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Yellow/Red Combo

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests mixed with quick par threes, where safe tee play sets up easy approaches most days. Tougher long par fours and par fives force careful risk choices to dodge blowup scores.
W

White Tee

Gender: MalePar 705676 yards5190 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

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444543443354445434433570
Handicap210841218614161973111751315
Yardage406343347464337148328306159283840634334746433714832830615928385676

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ankeny 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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% match to course practice profile
78% match
For Yellow/Red Combo tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%

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76% match
For Yellow/Red Combo tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%

15 Week Flagship Program for Ankeny Golf And Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ankeny Golf And Country Club. 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.

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 144 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 153 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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72% match
For Yellow/Red Combo tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Aim18%
59% match
For Yellow/Red Combo tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
62% match
For Yellow/Red Combo tees

Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim17%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Yellow/Red Combo tees

Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Aim11%

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44% match
For Yellow tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For Yellow tees

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Yellow tees

Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Yellow tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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64% match
For Yellow tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
77% match
For Red tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%

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70% match
For Red tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion16%
Aim15%
47% match
For Red tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
44% match
For White tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Ankeny Golf And Country Club

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Ankeny Golf And Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Ankeny Golf And Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Ankeny Golf And Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Ankeny Golf And Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ankeny Golf And Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5198 yards. The back tees extend to 5676.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Ankeny Golf And Country Club?

With a course rating of 67.8 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 Ankeny Golf And Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 5676.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Ankeny Golf And Country Club 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 Ankeny Golf And Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5676.0 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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