Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know The Heath/The Glen.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about The Heath/The Glen.
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26155 Nicolai Ave, Cannon Falls, MN 55009, USA
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.
18 hole championship golf • cannon falls minnesota golf • family-friendly executive course • driving range • golf academy • junior golf • golf lessons • golf outings • stay and play • weddings and events • tournament venue • clubhouse overlook • course details cannon falls • membership programs • golf store • proshop • photo gallery golf • aerial drone tour • online store golf
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon Emerson, Garrett Gill
Opened
1999
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on The Heath/The Glen hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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.
Full 55 days 75 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Heath/The Glen and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 5995.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
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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