38% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elkhorn Ridge 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 23%Scoring 23%Precision 22%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
19.1
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
![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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jeremy@golfelkhorn.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
6845 St Onge Oil Rd, Spearfish, SD 57783, USA
Course Description
Elkhorn Ridge Resort is a Spearfish, South Dakota-based RV resort and campground offering luxury RV sites, cabins, tent sites, and historic house rentals. The property also features a championship golf course, dining at The Miller Creek Pub, and a variety of family-friendly activities and event venues. Located in the Black Hills region, it serves visitors traveling to nearby attractions such as Spearfish Canyon, Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, and Sturgis, making it a destination for both leisure stays and special events.
rv sites • cabins • tent sites • golf course • weddings and events • family activities • spearfish sd • black hills • historic ranch • the miller creek pub • real estate (optional) • spearfish tourism • outdoor recreation • heritage ranch
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Patrick Wyss
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(72 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 Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated iron precision tests on par fours with par five layup choices, as back nine slope ups scoring pressure through added challenge.This course delivers repeated iron precision tests on par fours with par five layup choices, as back nine slope ups scoring pressure through added challenge.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727220 yards6602 metersCR 74.6Bogey 100.1Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.3 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 406 | 220 | 422 | 536 | 225 | 418 | 568 | 458 | 3655 | 442 | 458 | 615 | 189 | 513 | 402 | 121 | 365 | 460 | 3565 | 7220 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726532 yards5973 metersCR 71.6Bogey 95.7Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 359 | 205 | 390 | 485 | 205 | 363 | 505 | 413 | 3254 | 412 | 421 | 555 | 156 | 500 | 361 | 110 | 345 | 418 | 3278 | 6532 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726132 yards5607 metersCR 70.1Bogey 93.4Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 319 | 167 | 390 | 485 | 205 | 340 | 464 | 413 | 3083 | 350 | 392 | 510 | 156 | 500 | 361 | 110 | 345 | 325 | 3049 | 6132 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elkhorn Ridge 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 profile38% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
84% match
For Black tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Scoring20%
Dispersion15%
68% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment14%
Scoring14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For Black tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
52% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
56% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Scoring16%
81% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Aim16%
68% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Dispersion12%
60% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
53% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Scoring13%
44% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Trajectory27%
Precision22%
65% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For Blue/White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Aim22%
Accuracy17%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
79% match
For Blue/White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
46% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
38% match
For Blue/White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue/White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
45% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Blue/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
77% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
36% match
For Blue/White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
72% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
44% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
54% match
For Blue tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
70% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control27%
Aim9%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
83% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
38% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6676 yards. The back tees extend to 7220.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.6 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7220.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
What type of course is Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club and how should I play it?
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 7220.0 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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