Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Cattails.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
69
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cattails, 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.
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.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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9273 West 1050 North
Elwood Golf Links is a historic golf course located in Elwood, Indiana. The course reopened in 2019 as an 18-hole facility, continuing a legacy dating back to 1924, and is managed and operated by O’Neal Golf Management. The site offers daily rates, golf outings, memberships, and tee-time booking options, highlighting its role as a community-focused destination for both casual players and enthusiasts. Positioned along State Roads 37 and 13, the club serves the City of Elwood and surrounding areas with a traditional Midwest golf experience.
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Holes
9
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Kern/William Diddel
Opened
1924
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Cattails hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Cattails hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cattails hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Cattails 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 profileGet square for strike, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cattails. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 57 days 78 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Short Game · Chip
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Short Game · Chip
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Sand
Land 2 Feet From Hole
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Maximize 3-Wood Control
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
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Get StartedPrecision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Cattails and what to expect.
Cattails is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Cattails is designed as a Parkland layout. 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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