59% match
For Green/Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elmcrest Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Elmcrest Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elmcrest 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 28%Scoring 25%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Dispersion 11%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elmcrest Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elmcrest Country Club.
Contact Information
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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
1 Zach Johnson Dr N E, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
Course Description
Elmcrest Country Club is the Cedar Rapids' Family Club of Choice. Elmcrest Country Club is a traditional, private, full-service, family-oriented, golf, and social club, dedicated to providing its members and their guests superior services, programs, staff, and facilities, in a cost effective and business-like manner. We offer golf, year-round tennis, swimming, junior programs, fitness center, dining, banquet space and special events. Two things you need to know about Elmcrest:1) Membership dues are varied and can either include golf or not. Monthly membership dues begin at $150.00.2) Non-members are able to use banquet space at Elmcrest.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Lohmann
Opened
1947
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(177 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 Elmcrest Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green/Silver
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from long par fives that top difficulty lists forcing layup versus go decisions alongside steady par four iron tests. Ratings reveal bogey play tempts blowups when drives stray on those key holes.
B
Black/Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706174 yards5646 metersCR 75.9Bogey 106.0Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 52.9 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | — | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 505 | 165 | 343 | 161 | 372 | 531 | 196 | 413 | 3073 | 182 | 494 | 386 | 388 | 185 | 525 | 419 | 144 | 378 | 3101 | 6174 |
G
Green/Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705725 yards5235 metersCR 73.4Bogey 102.3Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.1 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | — | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 485 | 139 | 332 | 146 | 305 | 508 | 196 | 368 | 2846 | 158 | 494 | 373 | 344 | 160 | 502 | 340 | 144 | 364 | 2879 | 5725 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705456 yards4989 metersCR 71.9Bogey 100.1Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | — | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 409 | 139 | 261 | 134 | 305 | 508 | 152 | 368 | 2624 | 158 | 482 | 348 | 344 | 160 | 502 | 340 | 134 | 364 | 2832 | 5456 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elmcrest 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Green/Silver tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started84% match
For Green/Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring20%
Accuracy13%
63% match
For Green/Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Precision14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Elmcrest Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elmcrest 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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78% match
For Green/Silver tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
78% match
For Green/Silver tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
0% match
For Green/Silver tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
67% match
For Green/Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Green/Silver tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For Green/Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Green/Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For Green/Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
77% match
For Green/Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For Green/Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Precision19%
Aim18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For Green/Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion12%
Alignment11%
65% match
For Black/Green tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Scoring14%
44% match
For Black/Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
71% match
For Black/Green tees
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring18%
Trajectory14%
44% match
For Black/Green tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision34%
Scoring19%
77% match
For Black/Green tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For Black/Green tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Black/Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Black/Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For Black/Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
55% match
For Black/Green tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
55% match
For Black/Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started57% match
For Black/Green tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
71% match
For Black/Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
51% match
For Black/Green tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Black/Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Black/Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
62% match
For Black/Green tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
65% match
For Black/Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Aim21%
Accuracy18%
73% match
For Silver tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Silver tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Precision15%
79% match
For Silver tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
74% match
For Silver tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
85% match
For Silver tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started74% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
78% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment24%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%
49% match
For Silver tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Aim28%
Scoring28%
71% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
79% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
68% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmcrest Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elmcrest Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elmcrest Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Elmcrest Country Club challenges consistency. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 75.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elmcrest Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5815 yards. The back tees extend to 6174.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elmcrest Country Club?
With a course rating of 75.9 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Elmcrest Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6174.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Elmcrest 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 Elmcrest Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6174.0 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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