Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Scot's Links/Mounds.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
82
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Scot's Links/Mounds, 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.
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
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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
Joel Goldstrand, Warren Dickenson
Opened
2000
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Scot's Links/Mounds hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Scot's Links/Mounds hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Scot's Links/Mounds hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Scot's Links/Mounds hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Scot's Links/Mounds 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 profileSquare feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Scot's Links/Mounds. 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.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Scot's Links/Mounds and what to expect.
Scot's Links/Mounds 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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