68% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bent Tree Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Bent Tree Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bent Tree Golf 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 10%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bent Tree Golf Club
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 | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game23 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bent Tree Golf 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
23579 US-6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, USA
Course Description
Bent Tree Golf Club is a public golf facility in Council Bluffs, Iowa, offering a challenging course with sweeping, rolling terrain and elevation changes. The club features bentgrass fairways, five sets of tees stretching beyond 7,000 yards from the back, and amenities for members and guests, including top-tracer technology and PGA professional leadership. It hosts outings, events, and golf instruction, and highlights recognition such as Golfweek’s Best Public Course ranking. The venue also runs an online store, membership opportunities, and an engaging blog for the local golf community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jeff Brauer
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(263 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 Bent Tree Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests ball striking repeatedly with a mix of even-par challenges and reachable par fives, where back nine plays tougher overall to pressure scoring on longer stretches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727022 yards6421 metersCR 74.4Bogey 98.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.5 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 375 | 426 | 524 | 180 | 433 | 463 | 224 | 542 | 3557 | 400 | 453 | 558 | 167 | 440 | 542 | 340 | 380 | 185 | 3465 | 7022 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726646 yards6077 metersCR 72.3Bogey 96.2Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 348 | 403 | 500 | 155 | 418 | 435 | 205 | 522 | 3359 | 387 | 425 | 540 | 160 | 426 | 528 | 318 | 355 | 148 | 3287 | 6646 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726304 yards5764 metersCR 77.1Bogey 109.1Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 325 | 380 | 482 | 150 | 400 | 395 | 171 | 500 | 3156 | 373 | 400 | 524 | 142 | 420 | 515 | 302 | 347 | 125 | 3148 | 6304 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bent Tree Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile35% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min33 HCP9 drills
Aim36%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bent Tree Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bent Tree Golf Club. 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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39% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Precision22%
Trajectory14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
44% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim17%
Alignment12%
65% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Accuracy14%
81% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control30%
Aim13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
54% match
For Gold tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
73% match
For Gold tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy15%
50% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
75% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
Mechanics15%
74% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision15%
Distance Control15%
43% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
35% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Alignment17%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision14%
Alignment12%
68% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Aim23%
71% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
78% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Aim17%
79% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Aim18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
35% match
For Black tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Black tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
27% match
For Black tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started35% match
For Black tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
78% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
50% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
70% match
For Black tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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United States•36 holes
Bent Tree Intercollegiate
4/20/2026
Stroke Play
Iowa Western Community College
NJCAA I
women
Open for registration
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Bent Tree Intercollegiate
4/20/2026
Stroke Play
Iowa Western Community College
NJCAA I
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bent Tree Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bent Tree Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bent Tree Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bent Tree Golf Club technically exacting. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bent Tree Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6663 yards. The back tees extend to 7022.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bent Tree Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.4 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 Bent Tree Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7022.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Bent Tree Golf 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 Bent Tree Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 7022.0 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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