Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Mounds/Val Brooks.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
76
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mounds/Val Brooks, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
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.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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1201 Brooks Park Drive
Nestled among the Iowa Great Lakes is Brooks National Golf Club. Originally constructed as an 18 hole layout by Val Brooks in 1932, the course attracted many famous players such Sam Snead, Walter Hagen, and Babe Didrikson Zaharias for exhibition matches and hosted the Iowa Open. In more recent times, Brooks National has hosted the Iowa PGA Section Championship and the Barb Thomas Pro-Am. Always known for its beauty and excellent course conditions, Brooks National has matured into an excellent parkland layout for Midwest vacationers. In 1995, Brooks National began an expansion to 27 holes, thus beginning one of the most aggressive improvement projects for golf in Northwest Iowa. Brooks National Golf Club blends masterful design with superb playing conditions featuring bent grass fairways. Brooks National is proud to have achieved and maintain a 4 1/2 star rating by Golf Digest. We welcome you to play and enjoy your stay in Okoboji, IA.
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Holes
27
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Warren Dickenson
Opened
1931
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Mounds/Val Brooks hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mounds/Val Brooks hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileAchieve long-range accuracy, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mounds/Val Brooks. 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.
Full 55 days 75 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Sand
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Mounds/Val Brooks and what to expect.
Mounds/Val Brooks presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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