Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Arrowhead.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Arrowhead, 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.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Up to 5 players hit 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.
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3675 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
Arrowhead is nestled in the beautiful Black Hills of Rapid City, SD. Since its inception in 1954 the course has grown in its beauty and maturity offering something for golfers of all skill levels. The course has 18 holes of championship golf, multiple sets of tees, rolling terrain and views of the Black Hills for miles for the eyes to see. Our staff of PGA Professionals offer the membership the finest in golf instruction and the Golf Shop maintains a variety of quality equipment and apparel.Arrowhead has a very active social calendar with Men's, Ladies and Couples programs. We offer fun and exciting programs for all that build on the social aspect of our club as well as providing a competitive tournament environment. Arrowhead also offers custom club fitting, a summer long junior golf program and clinics for beginners.Other amenities at Arrowhead include driving range with two teeing areas, practice putting greens, and a practice chipping area. Private club storage as well as stocked men's and lady's locker rooms are available for members and guests.We are now pleased to offer golf year around with our new Golf Simulator Room. Two Full Swing golf simulators have been installed in the main clubhouse. This new simulator room is available to the membership year around so no matter what mother nature brings, we will still be playing golf. The new sim room was designed with "having fun" in mind. That is why it has direct access to the Arrowhead Pub so you can fulfill all your food and beverage needs while enjoying indoor golf.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1954
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Arrowhead, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 2 Arrowhead
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.0 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 10 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 570 | 398 | 195 | 395 | 198 | 500 | 380 | 334 | 377 | 3347 | 355 | 162 | 473 | 175 | 510 | 382 | 345 | 215 | 555 | 3172 | 6519 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 10 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 547 | 395 | 181 | 377 | 171 | 452 | 373 | 333 | 356 | 3185 | 337 | 145 | 430 | 167 | 494 | 353 | 305 | 180 | 534 | 2945 | 6130 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 10 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 353 | 148 | 346 | 150 | 405 | 325 | 279 | 286 | 2793 | 302 | 129 | 323 | 138 | 426 | 293 | 292 | 151 | 457 | 2511 | 5304 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Arrowhead 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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% match to course practice profileCheck putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Arrowhead. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Arrowhead and what to expect.
Arrowhead is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5912 yards. The back tees extend to 6519.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.1 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.
At a full length of 6519.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6519.0 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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