39% match
For WHITE tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Clear Lake Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Clear Lake, SD, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
33
33 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
130
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
Clear Lake Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Clear Lake Gc, 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 21%Precision 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%
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.
15.7
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Clear Lake Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Clear Lake Gc.
Contact Information
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
603 SD-22, Clear Lake, SD 57226, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1967
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⭐4.4(31 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 Clear Lake Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating clusters of par threes and fours with short par fives in between, pressing iron precision on every hole while long par fours create peak bogey risks if tee shots stray.
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705608 yards5128 metersCR 68.0Bogey 89.0Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.5 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 376 | 196 | 161 | 408 | 165 | 381 | 341 | 371 | 2804 | 405 | 376 | 196 | 161 | 408 | 165 | 381 | 341 | 371 | 2804 | 5608 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724860 yards4444 metersCR 69.2Bogey 95.4Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 376 | 145 | 161 | 291 | 131 | 315 | 300 | 316 | 2430 | 395 | 376 | 145 | 161 | 291 | 131 | 315 | 300 | 316 | 2430 | 4860 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Clear Lake Gc
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 33 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision24%
Dispersion19%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Clear Lake Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Clear Lake Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it close: set up par or better every time
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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65% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
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Get Started47% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Visualization17%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring17%
Distance Control12%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Precision14%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Aim17%
47% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring32%
Visualization18%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
49% match
For RED tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
64% match
For RED tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Trajectory19%
Precision18%
70% match
For RED tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started64% match
For RED tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
18% match
For RED tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
59% match
For RED tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
64% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP6 drills
Dispersion27%
Scoring21%
Precision16%
61% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Aim12%
70% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Aim22%
Scoring11%
59% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment27%
Aim20%
63% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy20%
Visualization14%
74% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started61% match
For RED tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Lake Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Clear Lake Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Clear Lake Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Clear Lake Gc challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Clear Lake Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5234 yards. The back tees extend to 5608.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Clear Lake Gc?
With a course rating of 68.0 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 Clear Lake Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5608.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Clear Lake Gc and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Clear Lake Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5608.0 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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