44% match
For Red tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballard Golf And Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Ballard Golf And Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballard 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 28%Scoring 24%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%Precision 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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballard Golf And Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballard Golf And Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
30608 US-69, Huxley, IA 50124, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1975
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Business Claimed
⭐4.6(71 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 Ballard Golf And Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats pairs of par fours and par fives on matching nines forcing drive position choices into approaches with bogey risks highest on tough-rated holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726350 yards5806 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | — | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 415 | 515 | 368 | 460 | 175 | 365 | 389 | 148 | 3175 | 340 | 415 | 515 | 368 | 460 | 175 | 365 | 389 | 148 | 3175 | 6350 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726230 yards5697 metersCR 69.8Bogey 92.4Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | — | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 370 | 507 | 355 | 441 | 169 | 355 | 384 | 136 | 3055 | 340 | 415 | 515 | 368 | 460 | 175 | 365 | 389 | 148 | 3175 | 6230 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704926 yards4504 metersCR 68.2Bogey 93.6Slope 108
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.8 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.8 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 297 | 430 | 170 | 383 | 151 | 268 | 319 | 122 | 2463 | 323 | 297 | 430 | 170 | 383 | 151 | 268 | 319 | 122 | 2463 | 4926 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballard 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Precision11%
30% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Ballard Golf And Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballard Golf And Country Club. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
80% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
76% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
73% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Accuracy19%
40% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
91% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
72% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
54% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy32%
Visualization16%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Accuracy14%
44% match
For White/Blue tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
67% match
For White/Blue tees
Set up for high shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment26%
Aim14%
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For White/Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control11%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
52% match
For White/Blue tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion26%
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
46% match
For White/Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
45% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
29% match
For White/Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Trajectory13%
57% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
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Get Started74% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision16%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
35% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
42% match
For Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
45% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard Golf And Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballard Golf And Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballard Golf And Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ballard Golf And Country Club challenges consistency. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballard Golf And Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5638 yards. The back tees extend to 6350.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballard Golf And Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.4 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ballard Golf And Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6350.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Ballard Golf And Country Club 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 Ballard Golf And Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6350.0 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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