71% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Glen Oaks Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Glen Oaks Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Glen Oaks 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 29%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
19.1
Average HCP
12.5
Minimum HCP
35.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Glen Oaks 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, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Glen Oaks Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Steve.Watt@GlenOakscc.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
1401 Glen Oaks Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
Course Description
Glen Oaks Country Club is a private, members-only club located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The club features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio, along with an aquatic facility, fine dining, and a fitness center. It serves as a venue for social events, weddings, meetings, and catering, offering comprehensive member services and community programs. The property emphasizes a welcoming, healthy lifestyle with a variety of programs for all ages.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(322 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 Glen Oaks Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated iron approach tests on its par four majority where drive quality sets up scoring chances, but the demanding back nine heightens error costs through steeper challenges.This course plays like a precision test with ongoing second shot risks on varied par fours.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 716547 yards5987 metersCR 72.8Bogey 97.8Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 185 | 390 | 314 | 193 | 400 | 391 | 339 | 501 | 3068 | 418 | 536 | 400 | 388 | 201 | 529 | 170 | 438 | 399 | 3479 | 6547 |
M
Member (Green-White) Tee
Gender: MalePar 716168 yards5640 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.7Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.5 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 166 | 370 | 260 | 193 | 370 | 391 | 339 | 473 | 2917 | 377 | 536 | 371 | 388 | 161 | 499 | 170 | 415 | 334 | 3251 | 6168 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716020 yards5505 metersCR 70.4Bogey 94.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.0 · Slope 140
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 166 | 370 | 260 | 190 | 370 | 359 | 319 | 473 | 2838 | 377 | 509 | 371 | 357 | 161 | 499 | 159 | 415 | 334 | 3182 | 6020 |
W
Wise (Black-Green) Tee
Gender: MalePar 716691 yards6118 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.7Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 51.2 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 185 | 390 | 314 | 215 | 419 | 391 | 339 | 501 | 3127 | 418 | 559 | 421 | 407 | 201 | 529 | 170 | 438 | 421 | 3564 | 6691 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Glen Oaks 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
58% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
58% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision36%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Glen Oaks Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Glen Oaks 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
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53% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
60% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
Aim18%
54% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Precision24%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
63% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Scoring12%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision14%
Aim14%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Member (Green-White) tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
53% match
For Member (Green-White) tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For Member (Green-White) tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment21%
Aim18%
61% match
For Member (Green-White) tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision21%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Member (Green-White) tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring26%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Member (Green-White) tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
43% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Sink long putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min5 HCP7 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started43% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Master touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control42%
Aim15%
Trajectory15%
53% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control30%
Visualization26%
46% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision24%
Scoring10%
58% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
51% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
56% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Scoring12%
79% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
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Get Started64% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Precision14%
63% match
For Wise (Black-Green) tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim26%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For Green tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
44% match
For Green tees
Check clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment35%
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
58% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment37%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
76% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
35% match
For Green tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision29%
Trajectory20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Oaks Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Glen Oaks Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Glen Oaks Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Glen Oaks Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Glen Oaks Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6356 yards. The back tees extend to 6691.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Glen Oaks Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Glen Oaks Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6691.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Glen Oaks Country 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 Glen Oaks Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6691.0 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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