Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Elmwood Golf 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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elmwood 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Everything you need to know about Elmwood Golf Course.
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2604 W Russell St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Holes
9
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Idoux
Opened
1959
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Elmwood Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.7 · BR 57.1 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 41.4 · BR 58.0 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 544 | 417 | 197 | 428 | 513 | 463 | 175 | 407 | 3544 | 513 | 470 | 208 | 401 | 425 | 215 | 423 | 468 | 534 | 3657 | 7201 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 55.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 40.2 · BR 56.1 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 524 | 394 | 183 | 400 | 488 | 431 | 153 | 386 | 3340 | 486 | 438 | 193 | 375 | 403 | 171 | 394 | 445 | 508 | 3413 | 6753 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 54.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 54.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 498 | 394 | 158 | 364 | 488 | 384 | 153 | 386 | 3206 | 486 | 389 | 172 | 375 | 403 | 148 | 347 | 414 | 508 | 3242 | 6448 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.4 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 498 | 361 | 158 | 364 | 452 | 384 | 132 | 355 | 3060 | 452 | 389 | 172 | 342 | 372 | 148 | 347 | 414 | 468 | 3104 | 6164 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Elmwood Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Elmwood Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elmwood Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elmwood Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elmwood Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elmwood Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Elmwood 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 profileChoose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elmwood Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 44 days 61 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Full flagship program designed around Elmwood Golf Course hole by hole data. Contains 44 practice days and 39 unique drills.
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Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedConsistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize long lines, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPerfect short iron arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Elmwood Golf Course and what to expect.
Elmwood Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 82.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6682 yards. The back tees extend to 7201.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 82.1 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.
Measuring 7201.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
Elmwood Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 140.0 and yardage reaching 7201.0 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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