24% match
For Black tees
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Finkbine Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Finkbine Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Finkbine 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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 21%Aim 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Finkbine Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Finkbine Golf Course.
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
1380 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Course Description
Finkbine Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf course and driving range in Iowa City, Iowa. Owned by the University of Iowa Athletics Department and operated by Troon Golf, it serves university teams and the local public, offering golf facilities and related amenities. The course is undergoing a major renovation slated for 2026, with updates to the course and supporting facilities such as Bump’s Restaurant and the Nagle Family Clubhouse. Tee times can be booked online via the Finkbine CPS golf booking portal.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert B. Harris
Opened
1953
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(201 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 Finkbine Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing pressure from par four tee and approach choices plus par five length management where misses lead to bogey or worse risks on ranked tough spots.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726951 yards6356 metersCR 73.4Bogey 97.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 537 | 418 | 206 | 368 | 524 | 382 | 207 | 428 | 3445 | 410 | 577 | 374 | 182 | 428 | 486 | 405 | 195 | 449 | 3506 | 6951 |
B
Black/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 726718 yards6143 metersCR 72.3Bogey 96.0Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 537 | 394 | 163 | 368 | 524 | 382 | 185 | 414 | 3342 | 410 | 577 | 357 | 160 | 397 | 486 | 405 | 158 | 426 | 3376 | 6718 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726508 yards5951 metersCR 71.4Bogey 94.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 511 | 394 | 163 | 355 | 504 | 368 | 185 | 414 | 3254 | 395 | 530 | 357 | 160 | 397 | 462 | 369 | 158 | 426 | 3254 | 6508 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Finkbine Golf Course
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
74% match
For Black tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Finkbine Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Finkbine Golf Course. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For Black tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For Black tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
50% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
21% match
For Black tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started55% match
For Black tees
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
24% match
For Black tees
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
71% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
60% match
For Black tees
Sink More Putts Accurately
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
69% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
50% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
61% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy25%
Alignment16%
53% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started64% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion22%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
33% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
45% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
68% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
74% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
59% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment24%
65% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Trajectory17%
Precision15%
54% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started70% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision31%
Aim13%
38% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
53% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
63% match
For Black/Gold Combo tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
49% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
63% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
58% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim27%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
45% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started37% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Finkbine Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Finkbine Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Finkbine Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Finkbine Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Finkbine Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Finkbine Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6730 yards. The back tees extend to 6951.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Finkbine Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Finkbine Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6951.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Finkbine Golf Course 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 Finkbine Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6951.0 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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