35% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Arrowhead
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Arrowhead Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 24%Accuracy 18%Precision 15%Aim 14%
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.
16.4
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
29
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Arrowhead
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Arrowhead.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
steveb@arrowheadrc.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
3675 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1954
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(114 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 Arrowhead, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 2 Arrowhead
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron testing on par fours where poor shots risk big score damage on top tough holes. Par fives force reach decisions while par threes press tee precision across both nines.
1
1 Arrowhead Tee
Gender: MalePar 716519 yards5961 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.7Slope 133
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 |
2
2 Arrowhead Tee
Gender: MalePar 716130 yards5605 metersCR 68.6Bogey 92.0Slope 126
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 |
3
3 Arrowhead Tee
Gender: MalePar 715304 yards4850 metersCR 66.3Bogey 88.0Slope 117
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Arrowhead
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
43% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
14 Week Flagship Program for Arrowhead
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
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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Get Started47% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment22%
Distance Control13%
45% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
43% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
61% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
72% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
69% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy25%
Scoring17%
71% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started64% match
For 2 Arrowhead tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control12%
52% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
74% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Precision11%
52% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
73% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring33%
Accuracy26%
41% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision36%
Dispersion34%
Scoring15%
69% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring27%
Accuracy14%
45% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring20%
Precision18%
77% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started77% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Precision10%
63% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
73% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Precision16%
72% match
For 1 Arrowhead tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
35% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
48% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
74% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment13%
63% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Beat streaks, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy21%
Alignment11%
52% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
30% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started62% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment26%
Scoring13%
65% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
57% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
75% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
69% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim18%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
74% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Pick line and commit, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
74% match
For 3 Arrowhead tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Arrowhead
Get answers to common questions about playing Arrowhead and what to expect.
How difficult is Arrowhead for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Arrowhead?
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.
What is considered a good score at Arrowhead?
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.
How long is Arrowhead and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6519.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead strategically challenging?
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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