60% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Castlewood Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
36
36 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Castlewood Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Castlewood Golf Course, 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 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 19%Precision 17%Alignment 13%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Castlewood Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Castlewood Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
411 Cemetery Rd E, Castlewood, SD 57223, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Davenport
Opened
1996
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(50 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 Castlewood Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers mirror-image nines that repeat tee shot risks on short par fours offering birdie rewards or bogey traps, paired with steady par fives and par threes for scoring balance.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726454 yards5902 metersCR 71.6Bogey 94.8Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 519 | 423 | 507 | 446 | 317 | 142 | 330 | 321 | 222 | 3227 | 519 | 423 | 507 | 446 | 317 | 142 | 330 | 321 | 222 | 3227 | 6454 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725758 yards5265 metersCR 68.2Bogey 91.0Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.5 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 498 | 370 | 464 | 376 | 251 | 142 | 308 | 286 | 184 | 2879 | 498 | 370 | 464 | 376 | 251 | 142 | 308 | 286 | 184 | 2879 | 5758 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724904 yards4484 metersCR 68.8Bogey 94.8Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 110
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 320 | 421 | 306 | 211 | 127 | 288 | 236 | 140 | 2452 | 403 | 320 | 421 | 306 | 211 | 127 | 288 | 236 | 140 | 2452 | 4904 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Castlewood Golf Course
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 36 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring29%
Alignment9%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim18%
Mechanics18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Castlewood Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Castlewood Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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74% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
65% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim18%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring32%
Alignment22%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision17%
Aim14%
52% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim27%
Alignment24%
55% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization20%
47% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
40% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
24% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring26%
Aim24%
56% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization17%
17% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
46% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion33%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
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Get Started80% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control20%
Trajectory15%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Alignment16%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Alignment15%
78% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
71% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
42% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control28%
Alignment26%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Castlewood Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Castlewood Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Castlewood Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Castlewood Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Castlewood Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Castlewood Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5679 yards. The back tees extend to 6454.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Castlewood Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Castlewood Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6454.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Castlewood Golf Course 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 Castlewood Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6454.0 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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