66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buffalo Run Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Buffalo Run Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buffalo Run Golf 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 24%Scoring 23%Precision 23%Aim 16%Alignment 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.
19.5
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
34.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buffalo Run Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buffalo Run Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
23342 265th St, Nora Springs, IA 50458, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1991
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Business Claimed
⭐4.0(36 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 Buffalo Run Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady repeat of long par fives testing drive and layup choices, paired with varied par threes and solid par fours pressuring iron shots for pars while higher bogey risks lurk on key front holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726340 yards5797 metersCR 70.0Bogey 91.8Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.9 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yardage | 550 | 197 | 308 | 510 | 181 | 529 | 150 | 362 | 383 | 3170 | 550 | 197 | 308 | 510 | 181 | 529 | 150 | 362 | 383 | 3170 | 6340 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725102 yards4665 metersCR 64.2Bogey 82.9Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.5 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.4 · Slope 101
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 148 | 248 | 450 | 146 | 450 | 88 | 295 | 288 | 2551 | 438 | 148 | 248 | 450 | 146 | 450 | 88 | 295 | 288 | 2551 | 5102 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725730 yards5240 metersCR 67.4Bogey 88.2Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yardage | 470 | 176 | 282 | 478 | 163 | 480 | 129 | 335 | 352 | 2865 | 470 | 176 | 282 | 478 | 163 | 480 | 129 | 335 | 352 | 2865 | 5730 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725102 yards4665 metersCR 68.8Bogey 95.1Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 148 | 248 | 450 | 146 | 450 | 88 | 295 | 288 | 2551 | 438 | 148 | 248 | 450 | 146 | 450 | 88 | 295 | 288 | 2551 | 5102 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buffalo Run Golf 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim22%
Precision13%
53% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
49% match
For White tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
13 Week Flagship Program for Buffalo Run Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buffalo Run Golf 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
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Get Started50% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
49% match
For Red tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
23% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
51% match
For Red tees
Beat streaks, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy18%
Aim10%
53% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
48% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
76% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
65% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim13%
Scoring12%
78% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Precision24%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision20%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim29%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
49% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
52% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization18%
46% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory25%
Precision20%
23% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue tees
Control woods height, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
24% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
32% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment21%
Aim16%
54% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Accuracy11%
79% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment28%
Scoring24%
59% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Precision17%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
60% match
For Red tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
71% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim18%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Aim19%
74% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
48% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Trajectory20%
Mechanics18%
58% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy18%
2026
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Run Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Buffalo Run Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Buffalo Run Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Buffalo Run Golf Club technically exacting. The 117.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buffalo Run Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5721 yards. The back tees extend to 6340.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buffalo Run Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Buffalo Run Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6340.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Buffalo Run Golf 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 Buffalo Run Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6340.0 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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