48% match
For Silver tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club
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Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 23%Precision 17%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.
19
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
altagolfcc@gmail.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
1 Clubhouse Drive, Storm Lake, IA 50588, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1961
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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 Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles where tee shots unlock short approach birdies or spark bogey trouble, paired with quick par threes and reachable par fives that reward clean contact amid forgiving overall scoring paths.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725764 yards5271 metersCR 68.5Bogey 89.5Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.2 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | 7 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 454 | 329 | 172 | 426 | 319 | 150 | 307 | 312 | 359 | 2828 | 316 | 391 | 362 | 455 | 314 | 130 | 475 | 155 | 338 | 2936 | 5764 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725465 yards4997 metersCR 72.6Bogey 100.7Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.1 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 315 | 141 | 421 | 314 | 133 | 286 | 305 | 321 | 2683 | 312 | 386 | 321 | 436 | 287 | 125 | 470 | 115 | 330 | 2782 | 5465 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724555 yards4165 metersCR 67.4Bogey 92.4Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.7 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 270 | 116 | 360 | 250 | 106 | 220 | 232 | 265 | 2183 | 282 | 312 | 280 | 400 | 235 | 88 | 453 | 77 | 245 | 2372 | 4555 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Silver tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
61% match
For Silver tees
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
68% match
For Silver tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
17 Week Flagship Program for Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 17 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 15–17≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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58% match
For Silver tees
Center green hits, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP6 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision24%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
Precision16%
77% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
Aim14%
69% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started70% match
For Silver tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Aim12%
56% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
84% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Precision15%
78% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control13%
52% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
43% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment26%
Aim18%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring23%
Precision12%
57% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control31%
Visualization21%
54% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Trajectory27%
Precision22%
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Get Started49% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim19%
Precision15%
63% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
49% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion13%
Scoring13%
59% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
48% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
Trajectory20%
63% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started61% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control24%
Precision13%
49% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
47% match
For Gold tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
45% match
For Gold tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim27%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision19%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment13%
Scoring12%
59% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision29%
Trajectory8%
62% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion23%
Precision16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Dispersion21%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club presents a demanding test. The 113.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5160 yards. The back tees extend to 5764.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club?
With a course rating of 68.5 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5764.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek 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 Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5764.0 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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