80% match
For Green tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cresco Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Cresco Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cresco 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 25%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 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.
19.6
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cresco Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string 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 | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cresco Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@crescocountryclub.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
22005 115th St, Cresco, IA 52136, USA
Course Description
Cresco Country Club is a historic golf club located in Cresco, Iowa, proudly serving the community since 1923. The club features a golf course and clubhouse with a focus on hospitality, events, and member engagement, offering various programs and social activities for both seasoned players and beginners. It hosts tournaments, leagues, and special events, and promotes membership opportunities with events and communications to current and prospective members. The site emphasizes its scenic, nature-filled setting and its tradition of camaraderie and leisure for residents of Cresco and the surrounding area.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(47 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 Cresco Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This repeating nine hole loop twice demands tight tee shots and dialed irons on short par fours with par fives mixing birdie upside and bogey traps from poor position.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 725938 yards5430 metersCR 69.0Bogey 90.6Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 525 | 285 | 193 | 379 | 319 | 339 | 517 | 140 | 272 | 2969 | 525 | 285 | 193 | 379 | 319 | 339 | 517 | 140 | 272 | 2969 | 5938 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684574 yards4182 metersCR 66.4Bogey 92.6Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 264 | 126 | 366 | 288 | 311 | 270 | 114 | 238 | 2287 | 310 | 264 | 126 | 366 | 288 | 311 | 270 | 114 | 238 | 2287 | 4574 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704918 yards4497 metersCR 68.6Bogey 96.0Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.0 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 269 | 130 | 370 | 288 | 314 | 403 | 115 | 247 | 2459 | 323 | 269 | 130 | 370 | 288 | 314 | 403 | 115 | 247 | 2459 | 4918 |
W
White-Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745700 yards5212 metersCR 73.2Bogey 101.8Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 494 | 278 | 164 | 462 | 325 | 326 | 410 | 128 | 263 | 2850 | 494 | 278 | 164 | 462 | 325 | 326 | 410 | 128 | 263 | 2850 | 5700 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cresco 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Green tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
62% match
For Green tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
14 Week Flagship Program for Cresco Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cresco Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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71% match
For Green tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
32% match
For Green tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
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Get Started65% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Precision19%
70% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Accuracy30%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Precision9%
57% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
76% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Aim14%
55% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision13%
Dispersion11%
49% match
For White-Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
65% match
For White-Gold tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
64% match
For White-Gold tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started71% match
For White-Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
49% match
For White-Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
47% match
For White-Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For White-Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Aim15%
70% match
For White-Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
70% match
For White-Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White-Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For White-Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment19%
Aim13%
58% match
For White-Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For White-Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For White-Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Precision22%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For White-Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started58% match
For White-Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision25%
Dispersion12%
38% match
For White-Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
62% match
For White-Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For White-Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For White-Gold tees
Make par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision27%
Mechanics23%
63% match
For White-Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
39% match
For Red tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
70% 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%
72% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Red tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
58% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
27% match
For Blue tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cresco Country Club
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 Cresco Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cresco Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cresco Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cresco Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 116.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cresco Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5256 yards. The back tees extend to 5938.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cresco Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 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 Cresco Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5938.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cresco Country Club 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 Cresco Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5938.0 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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