64% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision31%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Balmoral Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Balmoral Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Balmoral 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%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.
20.4
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Balmoral Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Balmoral Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
balmoralproshop@arvig.net
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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
28294 MN-78, Battle Lake, MN 56515, USA
Course Description
Balmoral Golf Course is a full-service, par-72 golf facility in Battle Lake, Minnesota, serving residents and visitors in the Ottertail Lake area since 1961. The course features tree-lined fairways and a variety of shots across 18 holes, with leagues, memberships, daily green fees, twilight rates, and a pro shop recognized by PGA awards. It offers programs for leagues, junior golf, and tournaments, along with a snack bar and a complete customer experience from tee times to shopping. The club emphasizes seasonal memberships and year-round play in west-central Minnesota near Ottertail County.
golf course • par 72 • tree-lined fairways • ottertail lake area • battle lake minnesota • league golf • yearly memberships • daily green fees • twilight rates • pga award winning pro shop • tournaments • snack bar • junior golf • pro shop • guest tee times • membership programs • rate options • golf instruction • complete golf experience • golf • recreational facilities • outdoor activities • leisure • sports • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Hemkuist
Opened
1961
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(103 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 Balmoral Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeating pressure on accurate drives into short par fours for wedge ups but raises risk on longer par fours and par fives where misses cost strokes. Front nine plays tougher overall forcing careful play to match back nine scoring pace.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726055 yards5537 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.9Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.3 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 140 | 480 | 355 | 460 | 305 | 170 | 330 | 370 | 3010 | 285 | 370 | 380 | 475 | 345 | 175 | 510 | 185 | 320 | 3045 | 6055 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725515 yards5043 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.2Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 135 | 460 | 330 | 445 | 250 | 130 | 320 | 360 | 2785 | 280 | 315 | 320 | 450 | 310 | 150 | 440 | 170 | 295 | 2730 | 5515 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726055 yards5537 metersCR 75.0Bogey 105.7Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 52.7 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 140 | 480 | 355 | 460 | 305 | 170 | 330 | 370 | 3010 | 285 | 370 | 380 | 475 | 345 | 175 | 510 | 185 | 320 | 3045 | 6055 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Balmoral 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
60% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Balmoral Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Balmoral Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started18% match
For White tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
70% match
For White tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Scoring29%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
48% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
58% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Aim31%
Alignment13%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision24%
Alignment13%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision14%
Aim12%
60% match
For White tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
68% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion22%
Aim20%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy13%
53% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
39% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
55% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
42% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
73% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment25%
Accuracy12%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
59% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion15%
Aim13%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
57% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion17%
57% match
For Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading11%
37% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Precision17%
49% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
39% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim37%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
71% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Aim12%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
57% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
72% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
79% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Balmoral Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Balmoral Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Balmoral Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Balmoral Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Balmoral Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5785 yards. The back tees extend to 6055.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Balmoral Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.9 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 Balmoral Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6055.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Balmoral Golf Course 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 Balmoral Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6055.0 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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