49% match
For Women's Middle tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Eagle Crest Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Eagle Crest Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Eagle Crest Golf Course, 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 19%Aim 18%Precision 18%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.
20.3
Average HCP
12.1
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Eagle Crest Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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 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 | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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 Eagle Crest Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
scurtis@golfeaglecrest.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
3926 Golf Course Dr, Alma, AR 72921, USA
Course Description
Eagle Crest Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Alma, Arkansas, offering scenic play through the Ozark foothills with views of the Arkansas River Valley and surrounding mountains. The course features a 6,869-yard, par-71 layout, lush zoysia fairways, and significant elevation changes designed for golfers of varying skill levels. In addition to year-round golf, the property provides real estate opportunities, a vacation rental, RV park, and club programs such as passholder options with clubhouse discounts. Visitors can book tee times online and explore community amenities and real estate within the Eagle Crest golf community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark Hayes
Opened
1997
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(113 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 Eagle Crest Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Women's Middle
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated tests of power and precision on long par threes fours and fives where missed approaches lead to bogeys or worse. Careful tee play and iron strikes limit risks while par fives tempt birdies but punish errors.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716884 yards6295 metersCR 73.0Bogey 97.0Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 225 | 388 | 185 | 425 | 553 | 583 | 181 | 462 | 3405 | 451 | 442 | 541 | 168 | 450 | 180 | 535 | 186 | 526 | 3479 | 6884 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715640 yards5157 metersCR 67.2Bogey 89.0Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 148 | 344 | 133 | 358 | 452 | 475 | 147 | 345 | 2770 | 358 | 378 | 483 | 135 | 357 | 148 | 410 | 156 | 445 | 2870 | 5640 |
W
Women's Middle Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715640 yards5157 metersCR 72.1Bogey 100.7Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.7 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 148 | 344 | 133 | 358 | 452 | 475 | 147 | 345 | 2770 | 358 | 378 | 483 | 135 | 357 | 148 | 410 | 156 | 445 | 2870 | 5640 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Eagle Crest Golf Course
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 profile76% match
For Women's Middle tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Women's Middle tees
Pitch long distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
48% match
For Women's Middle tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Eagle Crest Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Eagle Crest Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For Women's Middle tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Women's Middle tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
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Get Started19% match
For Women's Middle tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For Women's Middle tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
78% match
For Women's Middle tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
75% match
For Women's Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Aim18%
61% match
For Women's Middle tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Women's Middle tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Women's Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Women's Middle tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Women's Middle tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Women's Middle tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Women's Middle tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
44% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
67% match
For Gold tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring26%
Accuracy13%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Scoring19%
77% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim17%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim23%
Scoring23%
72% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision21%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started43% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision28%
Trajectory12%
53% match
For Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Aim11%
61% match
For Blue tees
Set up for high shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory12%
37% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
59% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Blue 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 tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment20%
Precision18%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Crest Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Eagle Crest Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Eagle Crest Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Eagle Crest Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Eagle Crest Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6262 yards. The back tees extend to 6884.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Eagle Crest Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Eagle Crest Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6884.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Eagle Crest Golf Course 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 Eagle Crest Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6884.0 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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