62% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elks Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Rapid City, SD, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Elks Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 22%Precision 21%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
20.2
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elks Golf Course
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 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elks Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
3333 Jolly Ln #6085, Rapid City, SD 57703, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Xenophon G. Hassenplug
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(134 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 Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on iron play across varied par four lengths and par five decisions, where front side tests prove tougher and bogeys lurk without precision. Smart play favors position on hard-rated stretches to grind steady scores.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726183 yards5654 metersCR 69.5Bogey 92.9Slope 126
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 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726183 yards5654 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.6Slope 126
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 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725223 yards4776 metersCR 64.9Bogey 84.7Slope 107
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725223 yards4776 metersCR 66.3Bogey 86.9Slope 112
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elks Golf Course
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
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Precision13%
Accuracy12%
59% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Elks Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
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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51% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
47% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
53% match
For Black tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
45% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Dispersion18%
44% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim15%
Scoring15%
76% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion16%
Alignment16%
51% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
68% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started63% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision20%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control29%
Aim14%
44% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% 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%
48% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
22% match
For Blue tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
73% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Scoring26%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Precision14%
Accuracy14%
73% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Precision19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
Aim13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision24%
Trajectory9%
70% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion14%
45% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Alignment27%
Aim16%
67% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control18%
Alignment13%
56% match
For White tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
22% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started55% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For Green tees
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim25%
Scoring15%
75% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
44% match
For Green tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
72% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
70% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
35% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elks Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Elks Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Elks Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elks Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at Elks Golf Course?
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.
How long is Elks Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6183.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Elks Golf Course 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 Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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