62% match
For Blue tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Briarwood Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 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
Briarwood Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Briarwood 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 23%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Aim 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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
29
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Briarwood Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Briarwood Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
3405 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
Course Description
Briarwood Golf Club is a privately owned, member‑owned 18‑hole golf club located in Ankeny, Iowa. Established in 1995, it offers a private golfing experience with equity and non‑equity memberships, a family‑friendly atmosphere, and a range of amenities including aquatics, pickleball, dining, and social events. The club emphasizes a welcoming environment for members and guests, with golfing, swimming, and social experiences available in the northern metro area of central Iowa.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon Cunningham
Opened
1995
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⭐4.5(92 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 Briarwood Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like an endurance test of par fours where tee precision unlocks approach chances but back nine elevates bogey risks through harder similar layouts.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 727019 yards6418 metersCR 73.9Bogey 97.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 149 | 488 | 512 | 422 | 461 | 191 | 370 | 408 | 3444 | 406 | 448 | 541 | 191 | 527 | 169 | 395 | 433 | 465 | 3575 | 7019 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726669 yards6098 metersCR 72.4Bogey 95.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 136 | 470 | 500 | 400 | 435 | 175 | 350 | 390 | 3279 | 350 | 428 | 511 | 175 | 517 | 155 | 379 | 418 | 457 | 3390 | 6669 |
W
White/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 725876 yards5373 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.2Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 127 | 460 | 476 | 316 | 369 | 152 | 302 | 322 | 2864 | 267 | 370 | 462 | 150 | 481 | 140 | 367 | 388 | 387 | 3012 | 5876 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Briarwood 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Precision18%
Distance Control12%
13 Week Flagship Program for Briarwood Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Briarwood Golf Club. 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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42% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
47% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started39% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
75% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
40% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Accuracy15%
46% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Aim19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Scoring13%
49% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Precision14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
32% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision28%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For Green tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Green tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Scoring32%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Green tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim19%
Scoring15%
53% match
For Green tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Distance Control16%
46% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Green tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
48% match
For Green tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started68% match
For Green tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
38% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
64% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
65% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment13%
57% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Precision27%
Accuracy19%
73% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Aim17%
38% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
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Get Started63% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
57% match
For Green tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
38% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
47% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
2026
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Briarwood Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Briarwood Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Briarwood Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Briarwood Golf Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Briarwood Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6448 yards. The back tees extend to 7019.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Briarwood Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Briarwood Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7019.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Briarwood Golf Club and how should I play it?
Briarwood Golf Club 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 Briarwood Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 7019.0 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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