26% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gopher Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
The Heath/The Glen Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Heath/The Glen, 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%Aim 22%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Alignment 12%
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.
20.4
Average HCP
13.1
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Heath/The Glen
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 The Heath/The Glen.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
daniel@gopherhills.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
26155 Nicolai Ave, Cannon Falls, MN 55009, USA
Course Description
Gopher Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf facility located in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, about 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities. The property features three distinct courses including a family-friendly executive nine, with tree-lined fairways, bunkers, elevation changes, and a scenic clubhouse that hosts tournaments and events. The venue also offers a golf academy, junior programs, lessons, and a range of stay-and-play options, plus a wedding venue through a partner location. The club emphasizes community outreach with events, memberships, and an online store for merchandise.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon Emerson, Garrett Gill
Opened
1999
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(235 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 The Heath/The Glen, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron shots into many shorter par fours while par fives force careful layup choices to dodge blowup scores on the tougher back nine.This course puts steady pressure on iron shots into many shorter par fours while par fives force careful layup choices to dodge blowup scores on the tougher back nine.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725464 yards4996 metersCR 73.1Bogey 103.4Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 139 | 333 | 413 | 321 | 130 | 433 | 254 | 327 | 2697 | 264 | 449 | 351 | 131 | 340 | 277 | 152 | 450 | 353 | 2767 | 5464 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724913 yards4492 metersCR 70.0Bogey 98.9Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 130 | 274 | 407 | 304 | 124 | 413 | 210 | 322 | 2524 | 253 | 396 | 300 | 103 | 290 | 246 | 100 | 390 | 311 | 2389 | 4913 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725995 yards5482 metersCR 76.0Bogey 107.8Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 155 | 349 | 509 | 358 | 140 | 449 | 284 | 349 | 2986 | 288 | 498 | 387 | 139 | 360 | 323 | 171 | 460 | 383 | 3009 | 5995 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Heath/The Glen
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 profile33% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started84% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
67% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
14 Week Flagship Program for The Heath/The Glen
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Heath/The Glen. 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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58% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
36% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment18%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
77% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Accuracy15%
79% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
74% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
81% match
For Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
79% match
For Gold tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim19%
Precision16%
55% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
18% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
52% match
For Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
61% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment17%
Aim15%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
75% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Precision15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
53% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy20%
Alignment13%
57% match
For Red tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
75% match
For Red tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
82% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision19%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim28%
Alignment23%
18% match
For Red tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started48% match
For Red tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
79% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
58% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Alignment22%
Trajectory12%
75% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring26%
Aim25%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Scoring11%
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Heath/The Glen
Get answers to common questions about playing The Heath/The Glen and what to expect.
How difficult is The Heath/The Glen for mid-handicap golfers?
The Heath/The Glen is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Heath/The Glen?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5454 yards. The back tees extend to 5995.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Heath/The Glen?
With a course rating of 76.0 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 The Heath/The Glen and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5995.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Heath/The Glen 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 The Heath/The Glen strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 5995.0 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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