53% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Glacier Wood Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
Glacier Wood Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Glacier Wood 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 24%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Glacier Wood Golf 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst irons a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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 | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Glacier Wood Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
glacierwood@gmail.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
604 Water St, Iola, WI 54945, USA
Course Description
Glacier Wood Golf Club is a public golf course located in Iola, Wisconsin. The club features tree-lined fairways, undulated greens, and wildlife, offering a sought-after Wisconsin golf experience designed by renowned designers Larry Packard and Art Johnson. It provides tee time booking through ForeUp, event hosting, and a restaurant, with attractions including course information, photos, and membership details. The site highlights easy access to directions, tee times, and local golf-related information in the Iola, Wisconsin area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Packard
Opened
1965
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(253 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 Glacier Wood Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron reliability on par four heavy layout with long par fives forcing tee power choices and layups amid back nine toughness that raises bogey risks.No numbers unless essential
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716478 yards5923 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.7Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 475 | 182 | 365 | 381 | 207 | 363 | 399 | 364 | 3095 | 409 | 375 | 178 | 378 | 375 | 523 | 410 | 188 | 547 | 3383 | 6478 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714976 yards4550 metersCR 69.8Bogey 97.2Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 404 | 119 | 232 | 302 | 133 | 280 | 281 | 332 | 2393 | 264 | 286 | 113 | 287 | 306 | 425 | 312 | 153 | 437 | 2583 | 4976 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716068 yards5549 metersCR 75.5Bogey 107.7Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.5 · Slope 143
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 465 | 128 | 356 | 360 | 184 | 339 | 381 | 353 | 2911 | 401 | 345 | 157 | 320 | 349 | 491 | 382 | 175 | 537 | 3157 | 6068 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715314 yards4859 metersCR 71.1Bogey 99.2Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.6 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 413 | 128 | 262 | 313 | 143 | 290 | 320 | 339 | 2545 | 312 | 294 | 157 | 297 | 314 | 455 | 321 | 175 | 444 | 2769 | 5314 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Glacier Wood 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile84% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
38% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
Precision20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Glacier Wood Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Glacier Wood 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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51% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Dispersion27%
Distance Control13%
37% match
For White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics30%
Precision20%
40% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Green tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For Green tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
63% match
For Green tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control24%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Green tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
56% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Precision23%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started75% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
75% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
64% match
For Green tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Precision22%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
79% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Aim16%
65% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Dispersion13%
39% match
For Gold tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
51% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Save with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
75% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
79% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
57% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
Accuracy18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
79% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Scoring16%
27% match
For Black tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
58% match
For Black tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
40% match
For Black tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Black tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Glacier Wood Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Glacier Wood Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Glacier Wood Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Glacier Wood Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Glacier Wood Golf Club technically exacting. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Glacier Wood Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5727 yards. The back tees extend to 6478.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Glacier Wood Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Glacier Wood Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6478.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Glacier Wood Golf Club 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 Glacier Wood Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6478.0 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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