45% match
For Green tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Des Moines Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 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
South Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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 26%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row 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 Range43 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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 South.
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
1600 Jordan Creek Parkway
Course Description
Des Moines Golf and Country Club is more than a social club. It's a place to get away, enjoy fabulous food and make some amazing like-minded friends. You'll be challenged on two 18-hole golf courses designed by Pete Dye. You'll lift your tennis game on clay or PlexiPave® hard courts—the same surfaces used at professional tournaments such as the Australian Open. You'll dine in the formal elegance of our Candlelight Room, where entrées are carved tableside, complemented by selections from our award-winning wine list. And you'll kick back with your family at our pool pavilion for a day of waterslides, cannonballs, and poolside snacks. It's a Club unlike any other in Des Moines. Or anywhere.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete Dye
Opened
1968
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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 South, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of wedge precision on short par fours while par fives create outsized scoring risks that demand careful planning to avoid blowup holes.
B
Blue/Bronze Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725462 yards4994 metersCR 71.5Bogey 101.3Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 403 | 320 | 361 | 90 | 445 | 354 | 133 | 320 | 2759 | 300 | 334 | 305 | 468 | 309 | 128 | 404 | 102 | 353 | 2703 | 5462 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726754 yards6176 metersCR 78.7Bogey 112.0Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 56.7 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.3 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 557 | 413 | 440 | 155 | 528 | 378 | 172 | 402 | 3424 | 395 | 365 | 358 | 504 | 425 | 178 | 526 | 176 | 403 | 3330 | 6754 |
S
Scoring Tee
Gender: FemalePar 723823 yards3496 metersCR 62.4Bogey 87.4Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 43.3 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 44.1 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 204 | 293 | 230 | 216 | 86 | 312 | 202 | 73 | 221 | 1837 | 255 | 217 | 233 | 363 | 263 | 84 | 320 | 74 | 177 | 1986 | 3823 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
72% match
For Green tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Dispersion23%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
79% match
For Green tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
11 Week Flagship Program for South
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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29% match
For Green tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory23%
67% match
For Green tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For Green tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control27%
Visualization21%
44% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started51% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Alignment23%
55% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment27%
68% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring16%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
55% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
80% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Green tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
58% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
62% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Challenge limits, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim18%
Distance Control15%
75% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
Aim13%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Precision14%
47% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
63% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
39% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment37%
Scoring25%
74% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
71% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
59% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory14%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For Blue/Bronze tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Scoring13%
58% match
For Scoring tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory20%
60% match
For Scoring tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Aim12%
61% match
For Scoring tees
Beat streaks, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
18% match
For Scoring tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
70% match
For Scoring tees
Save with mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Scoring tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring35%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Scoring tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment20%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
75% match
For Scoring tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Scoring tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Scoring tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South
Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.
How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, South challenges consistency. The slope of 141.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 78.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5288 yards. The back tees extend to 6754.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 78.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is South and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6754.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is South 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 South strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6754.0 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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