57% match
For BLACK tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Brookings Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Brookings Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brookings 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 21%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
18
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Brookings Country 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 | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Brookings Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@brookingscc.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
2180 Clubhouse Dr, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
Course Description
Brookings Country Club is a regional golf and country club located in Brookings, South Dakota. The club offers a premier golf course with multiple tees, a full-service restaurant overlooking Lake Campbell, dining and social amenities, and family-friendly experiences for members and guests. It hosts member events, tournaments, lessons, and various club activities, emphasizing a welcoming atmosphere and high-quality course conditions. The facility includes dining, golf shop services, and event spaces, supported by the Jonas Club Software platform.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Herfort
Opened
1921
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(74 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 Brookings Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a steady grind of mid-length par fours mixed with long par fives that tempt aggressive play but punish mistakes on key tough holes, forcing careful positioning to avoid blow-up scores.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726770 yards6190 metersCR 72.8Bogey 96.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 555 | 324 | 153 | 345 | 538 | 435 | 165 | 363 | 403 | 3281 | 386 | 380 | 399 | 221 | 567 | 386 | 406 | 191 | 553 | 3489 | 6770 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726255 yards5720 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 516 | 308 | 141 | 326 | 482 | 380 | 155 | 336 | 372 | 3016 | 364 | 347 | 393 | 212 | 512 | 351 | 366 | 169 | 525 | 3239 | 6255 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: MalePar 726255 yards5720 metersCR 69.3Bogey 92.1Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 516 | 308 | 141 | 326 | 482 | 380 | 155 | 336 | 372 | 3016 | 364 | 347 | 393 | 212 | 512 | 351 | 366 | 169 | 525 | 3239 | 6255 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725809 yards5312 metersCR 68.3Bogey 90.7Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 268 | 132 | 307 | 475 | 340 | 145 | 305 | 320 | 2777 | 337 | 332 | 348 | 188 | 482 | 343 | 345 | 156 | 501 | 3032 | 5809 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Brookings 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Dispersion13%
38% match
For BLACK tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Brookings Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brookings Country 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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38% match
For BLACK tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Accuracy17%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
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Get Started49% match
For BLUE tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
38% match
For BLUE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim18%
Precision15%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Aim10%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
80% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
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Get Started73% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Scoring14%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For SILVER tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
37% match
For SILVER tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
50% match
For SILVER tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For SILVER tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy18%
Aim13%
56% match
For SILVER tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim24%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For SILVER tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For SILVER tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
71% match
For SILVER tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
42% match
For SILVER tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
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Get Started69% match
For SILVER tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Aim14%
68% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For SILVER tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision20%
Alignment18%
67% match
For SILVER tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
74% match
For SILVER tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
69% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
Precision17%
63% match
For SILVER tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy32%
Precision11%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy23%
Visualization21%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Precision short irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Precision22%
Aim10%
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Get Started38% match
For WHITE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Brookings Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Brookings Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Brookings Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Brookings Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Brookings Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6290 yards. The back tees extend to 6770.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Brookings Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Brookings Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6770.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Brookings 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 Brookings Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6770.0 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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