47% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fort Dodge Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Fort Dodge Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fort Dodge Country 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 20%Precision 19%Aim 19%Dispersion 13%
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.
19.5
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fort Dodge Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fort Dodge Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@fortdodgecountryclub.com
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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
370 Country Club Dr, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, USA
Course Description
Founded in 1911, the Fort Dodge Country Club is steeped in history and tradition. It offers a place for family fun and relaxation, a golf course voted "Iowa's 18 Hole Course of the Year" twice, and a state of the art zero depth pool for you and your family's enjoyment.Has it been too long since you tee'd off at Fort Dodge Country Club? If you can't remember our smooth greens, our lush and gently rolling fairways or the friendly service of our staff, then it has been too long.Join one of the many golf leagues at Fort Dodge Country Club this year. It's the perfect way to enjoy golf with your friends and fellow golfers throughout the season.For your annual golf events, Fort Dodge Country Club should be your first choice. Planning a golf outing or tournament can be a handful. Let our professional staff be your guides to an unforgettable golf experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Hird, Tom Bendelow
Opened
1911
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(45 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 Fort Dodge Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers par four heavy action that pressures iron reliability with back nine ramp up where par fives heighten bogey threats through bold positioning choices. Safe tee play tempers risks on reachable yet punishing stretches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716652 yards6083 metersCR 72.0Bogey 95.1Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.7 · Slope 119
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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 202 | 431 | 423 | 390 | 326 | 552 | 180 | 391 | 3278 | 520 | 155 | 408 | 209 | 414 | 509 | 399 | 370 | 390 | 3374 | 6652 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714945 yards4522 metersCR 68.8Bogey 95.1Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 12 | — | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 140 | 297 | 313 | 336 | 189 | 458 | 120 | 311 | 2421 | 426 | 137 | 311 | 130 | 308 | 390 | 253 | 285 | 284 | 2524 | 4945 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715251 yards4802 metersCR 70.6Bogey 97.5Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 12 | — | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 160 | 302 | 318 | 344 | 209 | 460 | 146 | 320 | 2580 | 436 | 144 | 315 | 135 | 314 | 395 | 327 | 315 | 290 | 2671 | 5251 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fort Dodge Country 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile79% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
49% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Fort Dodge Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fort Dodge Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started77% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
57% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
75% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring20%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
66% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
87% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Precision19%
Aim18%
40% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Alignment15%
75% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
67% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control30%
Alignment13%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Alignment14%
58% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
61% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For White tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Trajectory15%
54% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Aim27%
Alignment22%
58% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Precision14%
72% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
78% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy25%
Alignment12%
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Get Started82% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
71% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
28% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
76% match
For Black tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Alignment20%
Aim19%
74% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
47% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
20% match
For Black tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
53% match
For Black tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision20%
Mechanics18%
61% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
40% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
76% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring29%
Aim27%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision19%
Aim16%
80% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
82% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Dispersion14%
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Iowa Central Community College
NJCAA II
men
Open for registration
View full preparation programUnited States•36 holes
Iowa Central Spring Invite
4/10/2026
Stroke Play
Iowa Central Community College
NJCAA II
women
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Dodge Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Fort Dodge Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Fort Dodge Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Fort Dodge Country Club technically exacting. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fort Dodge Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5798 yards. The back tees extend to 6652.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fort Dodge Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Fort Dodge Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6652.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Fort Dodge Country 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 Fort Dodge Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6652.0 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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