41% match
For Blue tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Putting18-27 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion46%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ely Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Ely Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ely Golf 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 22%Precision 20%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
35
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ely Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ely Golf Club.
Contact Information
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
901 S Central Ave, Ely, MN 55731, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1950
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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 Ely Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This symmetric course repeats par four approach tests and par five position choices on both sides. Long holes amplify risk from drive and iron errors leading to bogeys.This mirror layout doubles pressure to execute consistent full swings without blowups.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726536 yards5977 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.0Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | — | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 398 | 498 | 181 | 347 | 391 | 132 | 513 | 436 | 3268 | 372 | 398 | 498 | 181 | 347 | 391 | 132 | 513 | 436 | 3268 | 6536 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725800 yards5304 metersCR 68.2Bogey 90.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | — | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 381 | 456 | 153 | 312 | 363 | 116 | 419 | 370 | 2900 | 330 | 381 | 456 | 153 | 312 | 363 | 116 | 419 | 370 | 2900 | 5800 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725212 yards4766 metersCR 65.6Bogey 86.8Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | — | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 331 | 395 | 153 | 272 | 300 | 116 | 392 | 366 | 2606 | 281 | 331 | 395 | 153 | 272 | 300 | 116 | 392 | 366 | 2606 | 5212 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726286 yards5748 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.4Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | — | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 391 | 471 | 166 | 341 | 384 | 118 | 486 | 425 | 3143 | 361 | 391 | 471 | 166 | 341 | 384 | 118 | 486 | 425 | 3143 | 6286 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ely Golf 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Blue tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Ely Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ely Golf 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
20% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
54% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Alignment16%
Precision15%
50% match
For Blue tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
70% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Aim17%
Scoring17%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
77% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Aim21%
63% match
For White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Accuracy14%
69% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring24%
Dispersion10%
54% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring21%
Mechanics10%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Precision17%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
56% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
83% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Precision15%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy25%
Alignment16%
47% match
For Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading13%
69% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control15%
43% match
For Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
58% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
41% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
83% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
57% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
57% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Aim13%
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Get Started65% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Alignment22%
64% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Alignment11%
68% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision22%
Scoring17%
37% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
41% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
69% match
For Red tees
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For Red tees
Save par, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy29%
Precision11%
62% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
58% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
52% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Dispersion16%
53% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ely Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ely Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ely Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ely Golf Club challenges consistency. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ely Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5874 yards. The back tees extend to 6536.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ely Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Ely Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6536.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Ely Golf 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 Ely Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6536.0 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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