77% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
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Francis A. Gross Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Francis A. Gross 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 26%Distance Control 23%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
18.5
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Francis A. Gross 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
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Francis A. Gross Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
grossgolf@minneapolisparks.org
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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
2201 St Anthony Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55418, USA
Course Description
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) manages Minneapolis’s urban park system, overseeing public parks, recreation facilities, and related services across the city. The organization highlights a large network of parks totaling thousands of acres, extensive trails such as the Grand Rounds, numerous recreation centers, lakes, gardens, golf courses, and diverse programming for residents. It coordinates activities and facilities that support outdoor recreation, community events, and conservation efforts within Minneapolis. Headquartered in Minneapolis, it serves residents and visitors with a focus on park access, safety, and cultural and environmental stewardship.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1925
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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 Francis A. Gross Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of iron precision through stout par fours and long par threes that repeat often. Bogey dangers loom large on top difficulty holes in this high-slope challenge.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716715 yards6140 metersCR 71.7Bogey 94.2Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 400 | 215 | 415 | 355 | 385 | 210 | 385 | 530 | 3275 | 500 | 215 | 580 | 420 | 405 | 360 | 380 | 180 | 400 | 3440 | 6715 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716350 yards5806 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.3Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.3 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 385 | 180 | 405 | 350 | 365 | 190 | 380 | 520 | 3130 | 490 | 185 | 565 | 380 | 395 | 355 | 360 | 160 | 330 | 3220 | 6350 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715550 yards5075 metersCR 65.9Bogey 86.7Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.4 · Slope 110
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 280 | 180 | 310 | 280 | 365 | 160 | 290 | 520 | 2740 | 490 | 150 | 445 | 380 | 285 | 355 | 255 | 120 | 330 | 2810 | 5550 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Francis A. Gross 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Francis A. Gross Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Francis A. Gross Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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50% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
77% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
58% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Accuracy12%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Precision13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Align stance properly, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring30%
Precision12%
74% match
For Blue/White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control22%
Aim12%
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Get Started47% match
For Blue/White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Alignment18%
Aim15%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
35% match
For Blue/White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
34% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For Blue/White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision24%
Scoring20%
85% match
For Blue/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Scoring16%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion19%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
51% match
For Blue/White tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Aim23%
Scoring23%
40% match
For Black tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
49% match
For Black tees
Trust your read, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
77% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
79% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control17%
44% match
For Black tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Black tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
16% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
40% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started41% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
Aim22%
79% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
81% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
68% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Francis A. Gross Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Francis A. Gross Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Francis A. Gross Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Francis A. Gross Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Francis A. Gross Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6132 yards. The back tees extend to 6715.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Francis A. Gross Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Francis A. Gross Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6715.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Francis A. Gross Golf Club and how should I play it?
Francis A. Gross Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Francis A. Gross Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6715.0 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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