43% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elks Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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 22%Aim 21%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.
17.4
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
29.6
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.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 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.
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
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elks Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
637 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
Course Description
Welcome to Elks Lodge 590 The Elks Lodge is Iowa City's only private club with an outdoor swimming pool and an award winning golf course. With over 600 members, we are one of the largest Elks Lodges in the state. The Elks Lodge is open to the public for meetings, private parties, and wedding receptions. Our facilities include the following: Award winning, par 37, 9-hole golf course Large HEATED outdoor swimming pool Dining Room and Banquet Facilities for up to 170 people Restaurant open Wednesday and Friday for dinner year round, starting at 5:30pm Pool Side wait service for lunch 11:30am-2:00pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. Lodge House Rules and Policies
private golf club • 9-hole golf course • outdoor swimming pool • banquet facilities • dining room • weddings • golf leagues • events calendar • membership program • poolside service • private meetings • banquets and receptions • community events • elks philanthropy • golf • swimming pool • banquet • membership • private club • recreation
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
37
Type
Parkland
Opened
1900
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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 White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats short par fours and threes for easy scoring after straight drives with wedges while long par fives create repeated risk of big numbers needing distance and control.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 745928 yards5421 metersCR 68.8Bogey 90.0Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 294 | 465 | 345 | 535 | 135 | 469 | 240 | 325 | 156 | 2964 | 294 | 465 | 345 | 535 | 135 | 469 | 240 | 325 | 156 | 2964 | 5928 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745028 yards4598 metersCR 68.2Bogey 96.8Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 410 | 275 | 435 | 85 | 459 | 225 | 230 | 145 | 2514 | 250 | 410 | 275 | 435 | 85 | 459 | 225 | 230 | 145 | 2514 | 5028 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745088 yards4652 metersCR 68.4Bogey 97.6Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 410 | 275 | 435 | 100 | 459 | 225 | 235 | 150 | 2544 | 255 | 410 | 275 | 435 | 100 | 459 | 225 | 235 | 150 | 2544 | 5088 |
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
76% match
For White tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
66% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
12 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 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 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length 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 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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36% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
30% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
56% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion15%
Alignment15%
57% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
62% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
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Get Started42% match
For Red tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
48% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
60% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control12%
67% match
For Red tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started55% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Precision14%
53% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
30% match
For Gold tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Gold tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% 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%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision20%
Accuracy17%
18% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
43% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Gold 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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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?
Elks Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 37.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elks Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5478 yards. The back tees extend to 5928.0 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 68.8 and par 37, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 37 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 5928.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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 114.0 and yardage reaching 5928.0 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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