43% match
For Blue tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elk River Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Elk River Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elk River Golf 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%Precision 14%
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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elk River Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elk River Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
proshop@elkrivercc.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
20015 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN 55330, United States
Course Description
Enjoy our mature, traditional-style course enjoyable for all skill levels and ages. Located just 45 minutes northwest of Minneapolis, ERGC is an 18 hole Championship par 72 course extending playing privileges to the public. Lush fairways, a variety of topography, small well-kept greens, oak woods, a meandering creek, and strategically placed bunkers will challenge your game. Though relatively short, the small elevated greens place a premium on accuracy and shotmaking.Banquet FacilityEnjoy the most beautiful view around! Our facility has abundant windows with natural sunlight which overlooks the picturesque sites of our championship 18-hole public golf course. We are proud to accomodate up to 150 guests. We offer a full service bar, dance area, catering service, a professional and knowledgeable staff that will not only meet your every need, but have you smiling from the time you arrive, until the time you leave. Our facility is ideal for weddings, parties, and banquets of all kinds. Elk River Golf Club takes great pride in working with the community and working with High School and Youth Banquets!
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Kit
Opened
1960
Google Reviews
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⭐4.2(166 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 Elk River Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where tee control unlocks par five rewards but poor drives spark blowup risks. Balanced nines ramp pressure through ranked difficulties demanding steady contact.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726560 yards5998 metersCR 71.9Bogey 95.4Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.2 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 170 | 360 | 180 | 500 | 375 | 395 | 510 | 415 | 3330 | 530 | 205 | 380 | 295 | 470 | 180 | 375 | 340 | 455 | 3230 | 6560 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725640 yards5157 metersCR 67.5Bogey 89.4Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 135 | 305 | 150 | 435 | 320 | 310 | 420 | 365 | 2815 | 460 | 145 | 350 | 275 | 435 | 150 | 335 | 310 | 365 | 2825 | 5640 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726210 yards5678 metersCR 70.2Bogey 93.3Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.4 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 145 | 320 | 165 | 465 | 350 | 360 | 480 | 400 | 3100 | 510 | 195 | 365 | 290 | 460 | 165 | 365 | 330 | 430 | 3110 | 6210 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elk River Golf 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For Blue tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Elk River Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elk River Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 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 Blue tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
73% match
For Blue tees
Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
79% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Dispersion10%
78% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim23%
Precision14%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment27%
Accuracy14%
32% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Precision21%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
61% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy15%
Aim15%
58% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Aim29%
Alignment19%
39% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
44% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
28% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization41%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Alignment14%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
70% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion11%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion23%
Aim15%
60% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started27% match
For Gold tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
58% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
52% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization19%
74% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
42% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment24%
Aim18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elk River Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elk River Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elk River Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Elk River Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elk River Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6100 yards. The back tees extend to 6560.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elk River Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Elk River Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6560.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Elk River Golf 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 Elk River Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6560.0 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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