59% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dubuque Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Dubuque Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dubuque Golf & 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 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dubuque Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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 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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dubuque Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dbqgolf@dubuquegolf.org
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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
1800 Randall Pl, Dubuque, IA 52003, USA
Course Description
Dubuque Golf & Country Club is a private, member-focused country club located in Dubuque, Iowa. The club offers golf, dining, swimming, tennis, and social amenities, serving as the premier hospitality and social center in the city. Located just west of the Mississippi River, it emphasizes an experience-driven environment where members and guests can enjoy recreational facilities and events in a prestigious community setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1898
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(106 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 Dubuque Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold/Red Combo
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeating pressure on drives into short par fours for safe wedges while testing irons on par threes and longer fours, with par fives adding go-or-layup scoring risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705981 yards5469 metersCR 69.6Bogey 92.7Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.4 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 172 | 343 | 399 | 537 | 330 | 283 | 158 | 376 | 364 | 2962 | 356 | 287 | 172 | 447 | 361 | 368 | 192 | 543 | 293 | 3019 | 5981 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 704962 yards4537 metersCR 64.7Bogey 85.2Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.2 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 130 | 315 | 310 | 444 | 289 | 275 | 143 | 334 | 316 | 2556 | 326 | 263 | 144 | 285 | 254 | 321 | 97 | 435 | 281 | 2406 | 4962 |
G
Gold/Red Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 704513 yards4127 metersCR 62.5Bogey 81.9Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 41.0 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 40.9 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 109 | 254 | 310 | 360 | 289 | 243 | 143 | 285 | 260 | 2253 | 278 | 263 | 102 | 285 | 254 | 321 | 97 | 435 | 225 | 2260 | 4513 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dubuque Golf & 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile86% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
50% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
73% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Dubuque Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dubuque Golf & 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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46% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
72% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory12%
72% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring31%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started72% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision26%
Dispersion13%
56% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
77% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Gold/Red Combo tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
71% match
For Gold tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim28%
Precision22%
58% match
For Gold tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy23%
Alignment9%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
40% match
For Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Aim28%
Alignment12%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Precision20%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment27%
Aim20%
69% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy21%
Precision12%
81% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Precision22%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
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Get Started58% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Fly over bunker, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
46% match
For Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
48% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
41% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
81% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment33%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Aim18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dubuque Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Dubuque Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Dubuque Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Dubuque Golf & Country Club technically exacting. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dubuque Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5247 yards. The back tees extend to 5981.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dubuque Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Dubuque Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5981.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Dubuque Golf & 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 Dubuque Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 5981.0 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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