Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Falcon Ridge Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Executive Nine Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Executive Nine, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Executive Nine
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Executive Nine.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
33942 Falcon Ave N, Stacy, MN 55079, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Holbert
Opened
1980
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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 Executive Nine, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 37.1 · Slope 87
Back Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 37.1 · Slope 87
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 170 | 143 | 91 | 144 | 129 | 302 | 242 | 149 | 175 | 1545 | 170 | 143 | 91 | 144 | 129 | 302 | 242 | 149 | 175 | 1545 | 3090 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.3 · BR 38.1 · Slope 83
Back Nine · CR 28.3 · BR 38.1 · Slope 83
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 162 | 132 | 76 | 137 | 121 | 281 | 231 | 145 | 166 | 1451 | 162 | 132 | 76 | 137 | 121 | 281 | 231 | 145 | 166 | 1451 | 2902 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 39.5 · Slope 87
Back Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 39.5 · Slope 87
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 170 | 143 | 91 | 144 | 129 | 302 | 242 | 149 | 175 | 1545 | 170 | 143 | 91 | 144 | 129 | 302 | 242 | 149 | 175 | 1545 | 3090 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Executive Nine
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Executive Nine
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Executive Nine. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Executive Nine
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Kansas City Summer Junior Open at Falcon Ridge
6/26/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Executive Nine
Get answers to common questions about playing Executive Nine and what to expect.
How difficult is Executive Nine for mid-handicap golfers?
Executive Nine is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 58.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Executive Nine?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2996 yards. The back tees extend to 3090.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Executive Nine?
With a course rating of 58.4 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Executive Nine and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 3090.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Executive Nine 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 Executive Nine strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 87.0 and yardage reaching 3090.0 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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