56% match
For Blue tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elks Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
218
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
Elks Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elks 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%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elks Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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 | 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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elks Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@hastingselksgolf.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
3050 E South St, Hastings, NE 68901, USA
Course Description
Hastings Elks Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Hastings, Nebraska. The course offers diverse play with a park-like Front Nine and a links-style Back Nine, featuring wide fairways, mature trees, seasonal creeks, and a pond, plus a driving range and clubhouse amenities. It provides tee times booking online or by phone and promotes golf memberships and club events. The course hosts tournaments and leagues and emphasizes accessibility for both visitors and local members in the Hastings area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1930
Google 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 Elks Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with steady tests from demanding par fours that punish off-line drives and force careful irons, while par fives tempt birdies but risk doubles on poor lays. Balanced structure across nines keeps scoring pressure even without easy birdie holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726687 yards6115 metersCR 72.5Bogey 93.9Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 526 | 307 | 180 | 508 | 184 | 380 | 413 | 550 | 184 | 3232 | 436 | 497 | 148 | 433 | 480 | 447 | 403 | 186 | 425 | 3455 | 6687 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725552 yards5077 metersCR 67.2Bogey 86.4Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 41.8 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 241 | 145 | 401 | 125 | 305 | 342 | 443 | 138 | 2583 | 388 | 447 | 103 | 366 | 408 | 388 | 365 | 131 | 373 | 2969 | 5552 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726202 yards5671 metersCR 70.1Bogey 90.9Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 497 | 277 | 167 | 488 | 168 | 345 | 381 | 518 | 156 | 2997 | 405 | 475 | 115 | 400 | 456 | 424 | 377 | 153 | 400 | 3205 | 6202 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725168 yards4726 metersCR 70.2Bogey 96.4Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.2 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 230 | 126 | 391 | 114 | 283 | 333 | 391 | 118 | 2399 | 338 | 416 | 98 | 355 | 396 | 375 | 338 | 120 | 333 | 2769 | 5168 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elks 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Distance Control13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
13 Week Flagship Program for Elks Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elks Country 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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65% match
For Blue tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring21%
Precision18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Aim24%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Aim11%
76% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Dispersion17%
45% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
58% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision28%
Trajectory11%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy11%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment14%
Aim11%
64% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
65% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
64% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision18%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
71% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
48% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
48% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
55% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
78% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Dispersion13%
76% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
58% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy19%
Aim13%
28% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim26%
Dispersion14%
46% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
56% match
For Gold tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
80% match
For Gold tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Dispersion17%
54% match
For Gold tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
39% match
For Gold tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim24%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
72% 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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Prepare for Tournaments at Elks Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elks Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elks Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elks Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Elks Country Club technically exacting. The 115.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elks Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5928 yards. The back tees extend to 6687.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elks Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Elks Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6687.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Elks 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 Elks Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6687.0 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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