Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Essex Golf Course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
87
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Essex 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.
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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1232 140th St, Essex, IA 51638, USA
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1979
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Essex Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Essex Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Essex Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Essex Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Essex 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 profileAlign eyes over the ball, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Essex Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 56 days 76 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Flop
Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around Essex Golf Course hole by hole data. Contains 56 practice days and 52 unique drills.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Essex Golf Course and what to expect.
Players often find Essex Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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