29% match
For Black tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elmwood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Elmwood Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elmwood 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 20%Aim 20%Precision 19%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elmwood Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elmwood 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
1734 Country Club Ln, Marshalltown, IA 50158, USA
Course Description
Elmwood Country Club is a historic private country club in Marshalltown, Iowa, established in 1896. It offers world-class golf, dining and event amenities for members and the community, set in a picturesque landscape. The club provides a scenic golf course, dining options, and versatile event spaces, inviting tours and membership opportunities for families and individuals in the area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1921
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(72 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 Elmwood Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles where tee accuracy unlocks iron scoring chances but long par fives spike trouble for short hitters creating front-loaded bogey pressure over back nine ease.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706148 yards5622 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.1Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.4 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 378 | 157 | 353 | 359 | 216 | 553 | 389 | 329 | 3138 | 435 | 323 | 120 | 470 | 425 | 384 | 180 | 320 | 353 | 3010 | 6148 |
B
Black/White Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 705718 yards5229 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.4Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 378 | 157 | 276 | 359 | 173 | 485 | 389 | 284 | 2868 | 385 | 323 | 120 | 470 | 425 | 334 | 180 | 320 | 293 | 2850 | 5718 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705613 yards5133 metersCR 68.2Bogey 90.7Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.1 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 360 | 140 | 276 | 348 | 173 | 485 | 374 | 284 | 2807 | 385 | 308 | 120 | 462 | 425 | 334 | 165 | 314 | 293 | 2806 | 5613 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elmwood 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Black tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
65% match
For Black tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
61% match
For Black tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Elmwood Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elmwood 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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47% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
34% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
72% match
For Black tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started57% match
For Black tees
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
29% match
For Black tees
Pace Putts To Hole
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For Black tees
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
54% match
For Black tees
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-24 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Scoring36%
Aim10%
73% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment16%
Aim15%
72% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Aim14%
58% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Precision15%
59% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control13%
41% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
72% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring22%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Dispersion24%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
53% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring15%
Precision13%
72% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
57% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
36% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
77% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
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Get Started64% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Dispersion12%
61% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Black/White Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
29% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision31%
Aim19%
63% match
For White tees
Challenge limits, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion12%
50% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
64% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
58% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision22%
Scoring16%
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Get Started81% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elmwood Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elmwood Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Elmwood Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elmwood Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5880 yards. The back tees extend to 6148.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elmwood Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 Elmwood Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6148.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Elmwood Country Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Elmwood Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6148.0 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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