25% match
For Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gateway Recreation
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Monroe, IA, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Gateway Recreation Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gateway Recreation, 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 27%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gateway Recreation
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
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gateway Recreation.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@gatewayrecreation.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
111 Taylor St, Monroe, IA 50170, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1965
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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 Gateway Recreation, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course mirrors identical nine patterns of moderate par fours pressing iron accuracy and par fives tempting reach but risking position errors, with peak pressures on handicap leaders for bogey avoidance.
C
Championship Tee
Gender: MalePar 726008 yards5494 metersCR 68.4Bogey 89.2Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.6 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 458 | 162 | 384 | 345 | 488 | 152 | 333 | 346 | 3004 | 336 | 458 | 162 | 384 | 345 | 488 | 152 | 333 | 346 | 3004 | 6008 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725728 yards5238 metersCR 66.4Bogey 87.6Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 440 | 145 | 374 | 320 | 460 | 145 | 317 | 340 | 2864 | 323 | 440 | 145 | 374 | 320 | 460 | 145 | 317 | 340 | 2864 | 5728 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745352 yards4894 metersCR 70.4Bogey 97.2Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 267 | 403 | 135 | 341 | 300 | 450 | 137 | 318 | 325 | 2676 | 267 | 403 | 135 | 341 | 300 | 450 | 137 | 318 | 325 | 2676 | 5352 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gateway Recreation
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Gateway Recreation
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gateway Recreation. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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57% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
41% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics15%
Scoring13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
78% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Dispersion15%
39% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring33%
Aim30%
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Get Started82% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
58% match
For Championship tees
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
52% match
For Championship tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading8%
77% match
For Championship tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Precision12%
49% match
For Championship tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Championship tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Championship tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
43% match
For Championship tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Championship tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started68% match
For Championship tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
78% match
For Championship tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
Accuracy14%
68% match
For Championship tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Championship tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment26%
Distance Control26%
69% match
For Championship tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Championship tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Championship tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Championship tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
38% match
For Championship tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy31%
Visualization16%
72% match
For Championship tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
62% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Dispersion12%
64% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy15%
55% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim25%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy22%
Visualization19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Gateway Recreation
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Recreation
Get answers to common questions about playing Gateway Recreation and what to expect.
How difficult is Gateway Recreation for mid-handicap golfers?
Gateway Recreation presents a demanding test. The 115.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gateway Recreation?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5680 yards. The back tees extend to 6008.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gateway Recreation?
With a course rating of 68.4 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 Gateway Recreation and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6008.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Gateway Recreation 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 Gateway Recreation strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6008.0 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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