Practice Programs

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Mounds/Val Brooks Practice Profile

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.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 23%Precision 20%Accuracy 20%Distance Control 18%Dispersion 17%

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.

21.3

Average HCP

10.6

Minimum HCP

37.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Mounds/Val Brooks

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

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.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand Mid

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | 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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Mounds/Val Brooks.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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johnpro@brooksgolfclub.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

1201 Brooks Park Drive

Course Description

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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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Warren Dickenson

Opened

1931

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mounds/Val Brooks

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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Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min12 HCP3 drills

Dispersion38%

Accuracy35%

Visualization13%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min19 HCP9 drills

Scoring28%

Accuracy26%

Aim17%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills

Aim27%

Alignment22%

Scoring15%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills

Dispersion27%

Precision17%

Accuracy16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Mounds/Val Brooks

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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

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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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills

Trajectory30%

Mechanics23%

Precision23%

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Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Scoring44%

Accuracy20%

Visualization10%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Set up for high shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Distance Control30%

Accuracy27%

Alignment23%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills

Distance Control21%

Aim18%

Precision16%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills

Scoring42%

Accuracy32%

Visualization27%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills

Distance Control27%

Precision16%

Aim16%

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Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Dial in aim, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills

Aim27%

Alignment21%

Distance Control20%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills

Dispersion36%

Precision26%

Scoring14%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Mounds/Val Brooks

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Mounds/Val Brooks

Get answers to common questions about playing Mounds/Val Brooks and what to expect.

How difficult is Mounds/Val Brooks for mid-handicap golfers?

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.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mounds/Val Brooks?

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.

What is considered a good score at Mounds/Val Brooks?

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.

How long is Mounds/Val Brooks and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Mounds/Val Brooks 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 Mounds/Val Brooks strategically challenging?

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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