55% match
For Black tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Council Bluffs Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Council Bluffs Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Council Bluffs Country 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 27%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Council Bluffs Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Council Bluffs Country Club.
Contact Information
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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
4500 Piute St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1928
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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 Council Bluffs Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with frequent par four decisions where tee power and iron touch decide birdie paths or bogey traps, while long par fives force layup choices or risk big numbers on the front side more than back. Expect scoring pressure from power gaps on the hardest stretches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716326 yards5784 metersCR 70.7Bogey 93.6Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.4 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 13 | — | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 192 | 522 | 510 | 380 | 349 | 323 | 146 | 389 | 3170 | 137 | 430 | 397 | 506 | 359 | 171 | 380 | 379 | 397 | 3156 | 6326 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715393 yards4931 metersCR 66.1Bogey 87.9Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.6 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 13 | — | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 161 | 470 | 401 | 330 | 315 | 280 | 110 | 305 | 2709 | 120 | 421 | 325 | 396 | 341 | 135 | 312 | 301 | 333 | 2684 | 5393 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716020 yards5505 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.6Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 13 | — | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 174 | 510 | 492 | 368 | 334 | 296 | 122 | 334 | 2977 | 129 | 421 | 382 | 498 | 350 | 147 | 363 | 372 | 381 | 3043 | 6020 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Council Bluffs Country 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Black tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Council Bluffs Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Council Bluffs Country Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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43% match
For Black tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory14%
31% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion41%
Precision38%
Scoring13%
76% match
For Black tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
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Get Started63% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy23%
Precision16%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring18%
Accuracy11%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy22%
Aim20%
62% match
For White tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
63% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
59% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment26%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For White tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
51% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision21%
Scoring18%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
72% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision15%
Scoring14%
61% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Aim14%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Precision17%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
70% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Precision13%
50% match
For Gold tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
62% match
For Gold tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Gold tees
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy11%
55% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
58% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Aim12%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Aim17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim17%
Scoring13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Council Bluffs Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Council Bluffs Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Council Bluffs Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Council Bluffs Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Council Bluffs Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Council Bluffs Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5860 yards. The back tees extend to 6326.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Council Bluffs Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Council Bluffs Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6326.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Council Bluffs Country Club 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 Council Bluffs Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6326.0 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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