21% match
For Silver 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 Bakker Crossing Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 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
Bakker Crossing Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bakker Crossing Golf Course, 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 26%Accuracy 20%Aim 13%Precision 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.
17.5
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bakker Crossing Golf Course
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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular 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
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bakker Crossing Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jason.sudenga@greatlifegolf.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
47172 S Clubhouse Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA
Course Description
Bakker Crossing Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course situated in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Established in 2002, it features five sets of tee boxes catering to golfers of all skill levels. In addition to providing excellent golfing experiences, the course offers services for corporate events and private lessons, ensuring a commitment to high-quality customer service.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
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⭐4.6(154 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 Bakker Crossing Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests repeated decisions on positioning for mid irons into par fours while long par fives offer birdie chances but heighten double risks, especially as back nine ratings ramp up the pressure.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716940 yards6346 metersCR 80.2Bogey 112.4Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.7 · BR 56.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 56.0 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | — | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 434 | 541 | 442 | 411 | 229 | 534 | 403 | 189 | 378 | 3561 | 452 | 208 | 564 | 174 | 459 | 421 | 516 | 236 | 349 | 3379 | 6940 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716429 yards5879 metersCR 77.3Bogey 108.0Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 54.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.7 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | — | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 521 | 412 | 372 | 181 | 514 | 360 | 168 | 356 | 3305 | 409 | 180 | 538 | 162 | 425 | 380 | 491 | 203 | 336 | 3124 | 6429 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715232 yards4784 metersCR 70.7Bogey 98.0Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | — | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 424 | 355 | 316 | 126 | 450 | 250 | 107 | 306 | 2672 | 335 | 144 | 445 | 135 | 322 | 316 | 414 | 168 | 281 | 2560 | 5232 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bakker Crossing Golf Course
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Silver tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Silver tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control8%
74% match
For Silver tees
Turn into par saves, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Bakker Crossing Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bakker Crossing Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
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48% match
For Silver tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started44% match
For Silver tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Silver tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Precision17%
Accuracy14%
59% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Silver tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment25%
65% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment13%
Precision12%
50% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Scoring12%
71% match
For Silver tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Silver tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
52% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision17%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For White tees
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
67% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy32%
Aim13%
56% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control12%
69% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Aim11%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
Precision13%
68% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Black tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
69% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
48% match
For Black tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
48% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Dispersion19%
73% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
68% match
For Black tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
45% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
81% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control26%
Precision14%
64% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started59% 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%
57% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bakker Crossing Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bakker Crossing Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bakker Crossing Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bakker Crossing Golf Course challenges consistency. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 80.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bakker Crossing Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6086 yards. The back tees extend to 6940.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bakker Crossing Golf Course?
With a course rating of 80.2 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 Bakker Crossing Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6940.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Bakker Crossing Golf Course and how should I play it?
Bakker Crossing Golf Course 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 Bakker Crossing Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6940.0 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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