41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gardner Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Gardner Memorial Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gardner Memorial 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
34.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gardner Memorial Golf Course
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gardner Memorial Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
s.charters@cedar-rapids.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
5101 Golf Course Rd, Hwy 13, Marion, IA 52302, United States
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Herman Thompson
Opened
1968
Google 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 Gardner Memorial Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated par four battles where tee accuracy feeds into make-or-break approach shots, plus par five reach decisions that balance birdie upside against blowup risk, all under bogey-range scoring pressure from the layout's structure.This course forces repeated par four battles where tee accuracy feeds into make-or-break approach shots, plus par five reach decisions that balance birdie upside against blowup risk, all under bogey-range scoring pressure from the layout's structure.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726670 yards6099 metersCR 72.5Bogey 94.5Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 504 | 445 | 138 | 412 | 453 | 427 | 218 | 410 | 3371 | 420 | 451 | 378 | 138 | 411 | 399 | 555 | 144 | 403 | 3299 | 6670 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725581 yards5103 metersCR 67.0Bogey 87.3Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.2 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 405 | 350 | 138 | 305 | 415 | 375 | 172 | 365 | 2861 | 340 | 410 | 305 | 138 | 283 | 360 | 436 | 144 | 304 | 2720 | 5581 |
W
White/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 725968 yards5457 metersCR 69.0Bogey 89.8Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.8 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 473 | 350 | 138 | 366 | 430 | 375 | 172 | 365 | 3033 | 340 | 416 | 305 | 138 | 392 | 360 | 536 | 144 | 304 | 2935 | 5968 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gardner Memorial 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For Blue tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim20%
Alignment14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Gardner Memorial Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gardner Memorial Golf Course. 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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54% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision24%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
55% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision20%
Accuracy19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
Aim16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
57% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy25%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Scoring14%
26% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision31%
Trajectory28%
64% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started46% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Gold tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim15%
Precision13%
55% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
63% match
For Gold tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
62% match
For Gold tees
Center green hits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring28%
Aim13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
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Get Started59% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
57% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
77% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
84% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Scoring18%
24% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim16%
Accuracy12%
71% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Challenge limits, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Alignment13%
63% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started19% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
79% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gardner Memorial Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Gardner Memorial Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Gardner Memorial Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Gardner Memorial Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gardner Memorial Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6126 yards. The back tees extend to 6670.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gardner Memorial Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Gardner Memorial Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6670.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Gardner Memorial Golf Course 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 Gardner Memorial Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6670.0 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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