Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Elks Golf Course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elks 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Everything you need to know about Elks Golf Course.
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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3333 Jolly Ln #6085, Rapid City, SD 57703, USA
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Xenophon G. Hassenplug
Opened
1920
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Elks Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 445 | 265 | 181 | 430 | 160 | 490 | 485 | 206 | 3077 | 302 | 502 | 285 | 507 | 208 | 327 | 124 | 376 | 475 | 3106 | 6183 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 445 | 265 | 181 | 430 | 160 | 490 | 485 | 206 | 3077 | 302 | 502 | 285 | 507 | 208 | 327 | 124 | 376 | 475 | 3106 | 6183 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.5 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.2 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 325 | 260 | 145 | 345 | 145 | 425 | 435 | 157 | 2641 | 275 | 440 | 135 | 445 | 155 | 295 | 122 | 270 | 445 | 2582 | 5223 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.1 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 325 | 260 | 145 | 345 | 145 | 425 | 435 | 157 | 2641 | 275 | 440 | 135 | 445 | 155 | 295 | 122 | 270 | 445 | 2582 | 5223 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elks Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFinish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elks Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 38 days 54 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Full flagship program designed around Elks Golf Course hole by hole data. Contains 38 practice days and 33 unique drills.
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Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set a target, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Elks Golf Course and what to expect.
Elks Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5703 yards. The back tees extend to 6183.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 69.5 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.
At a full length of 6183.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6183.0 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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