55% match
For Forward (White) tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elbel Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Elbel Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elbel Park 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 23%Aim 16%Precision 16%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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elbel Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elbel Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
elbel@southbendin.gov
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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
26595 Auten Rd, South Bend, IN 46628, USA
Course Description
South Bend Golf Courses operates three municipal golf courses in South Bend, Indiana, offering Erskine Park, Elbel Park, and Studebaker with distinct terrain and water features for golfers of all levels. The City of South Bend promotes these courses as community-focused athletic venues, providing public tee times and access to urban golf experiences. The site highlights individual course pages and links to tee-times portals for each course to facilitate booking. Located in the greater South Bend area, these courses are managed as part of the city’s recreational offerings for residents and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1964
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⭐4.5(235 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 Elbel Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Forward (White)
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where drives shape iron approach risks and par fives mix power needs with finish wedges. Scoring pressure builds from back-loaded tough holes amid balanced nine-hole challenges.
C
Championship (Red) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726890 yards6300 metersCR 73.2Bogey 96.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 501 | 383 | 184 | 404 | 528 | 426 | 205 | 378 | 3455 | 416 | 501 | 365 | 231 | 386 | 527 | 382 | 192 | 435 | 3435 | 6890 |
F
Forward (White) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725159 yards4717 metersCR 69.7Bogey 97.3Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 386 | 251 | 138 | 300 | 409 | 294 | 141 | 280 | 2538 | 304 | 399 | 323 | 138 | 310 | 413 | 285 | 165 | 284 | 2621 | 5159 |
M
Middle (Blue) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726109 yards5586 metersCR 75.0Bogey 105.5Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.7 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 458 | 349 | 150 | 356 | 494 | 341 | 162 | 330 | 3030 | 376 | 459 | 337 | 193 | 351 | 481 | 333 | 173 | 376 | 3079 | 6109 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elbel Park 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Forward (White) tees
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started65% match
For Forward (White) tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Forward (White) tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Elbel Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elbel Park Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For Forward (White) tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Forward (White) tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
33% match
For Forward (White) tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Forward (White) tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
67% match
For Forward (White) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Forward (White) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Forward (White) tees
Chip close, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim22%
Scoring13%
73% match
For Forward (White) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment26%
Accuracy13%
58% match
For Forward (White) tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Forward (White) tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Visualization10%
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Get Started65% match
For Forward (White) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory17%
Precision16%
56% match
For Forward (White) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Forward (White) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
43% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Control rollout, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Dispersion14%
Aim11%
59% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
46% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Scoring21%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
28% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
67% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
69% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
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Get Started74% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Accuracy18%
61% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy20%
Alignment11%
77% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
67% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy15%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Middle (Blue) tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy14%
48% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
37% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
57% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control16%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started52% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
64% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
38% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
68% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring28%
Alignment14%
81% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Championship (Red) tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elbel Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Elbel Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Elbel Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Elbel Park Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elbel Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6024 yards. The back tees extend to 6890.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elbel Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.2 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 Elbel Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6890.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Elbel Park 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 Elbel Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6890.0 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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