69% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Coldwater Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Coldwater Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Coldwater Golf Links, 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 28%Distance Control 21%Accuracy 17%Aim 17%Precision 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.
15.8
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Coldwater Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Coldwater Golf Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rob@coldwatergolf.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
1400 S Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Course Description
Coldwater Golf Links is a public golf course and driving range located in Ames, Iowa. The facility hosts golf outings, offers lessons, and features 18 holes of a traditional links-style layout. It serves local residents and visitors with practice facilities and event hosting in the Ames region. The venue emphasizes classic golf experiences in central Iowa.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tripp Davis
Opened
2003
Google Reviews
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⭐4.1(140 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 Coldwater Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue (Champion)
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from par fours that test tee power and iron control, raising scores quickly on the hardest ones. Par fives and threes mix in some breathing room but still demand spot-on distance feel.
B
Blue (Champion) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716406 yards5858 metersCR 77.5Bogey 109.7Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 54.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.2 · Slope 140
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | — | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 425 | 510 | 371 | 185 | 418 | 505 | 139 | 371 | 3231 | 396 | 147 | 328 | 413 | 476 | 417 | 170 | 395 | 433 | 3175 | 6406 |
B
Blue-White Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716095 yards5573 metersCR 75.7Bogey 107.1Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | — | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 397 | 510 | 341 | 185 | 399 | 505 | 139 | 341 | 3107 | 363 | 147 | 294 | 372 | 476 | 381 | 170 | 376 | 409 | 2988 | 6095 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715057 yards4624 metersCR 69.7Bogey 97.5Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | — | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 238 | 317 | 402 | 287 | 131 | 338 | 432 | 100 | 316 | 2561 | 306 | 108 | 258 | 309 | 372 | 321 | 136 | 320 | 366 | 2496 | 5057 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Coldwater Golf Links
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Precision13%
46% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
13 Week Flagship Program for Coldwater Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Coldwater Golf Links. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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35% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
74% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
46% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
50% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
39% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
66% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
60% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring25%
Aim22%
61% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment12%
70% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
49% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim26%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy16%
Alignment16%
33% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For Blue (Champion) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
26% match
For Red tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
54% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring33%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Red tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
54% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim26%
Distance Control11%
50% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment31%
Scoring28%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
74% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy17%
Aim16%
47% match
For Blue-White Combo tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
52% match
For Blue-White Combo tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
46% match
For Blue-White Combo tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
57% match
For Blue-White Combo tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment26%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Blue-White Combo tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For Blue-White Combo tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue-White Combo tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
70% match
For Blue-White Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Blue-White Combo tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Blue-White Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Coldwater Golf Links
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Coldwater Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Coldwater Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Coldwater Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Coldwater Golf Links presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Coldwater Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5732 yards. The back tees extend to 6406.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Coldwater Golf Links?
With a course rating of 77.5 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.
How long is Coldwater Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6406.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Coldwater Golf Links and how should I play it?
Coldwater Golf Links 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.
What features make Coldwater Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6406.0 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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