Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Grand View Golf Course

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Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

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Total Programs

18 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Grand View Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Grand View, 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 34%Distance Control 20%Aim 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 11%

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.

16.4

Average HCP

9.5

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Grand View

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Medium

Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Grand View.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

2401 East 29th Street

Course Description

Bright Grandview Golf Course is one of the oldest municipal golf courses in the country, located in Des Moines, Iowa. Established in 1902, the course offers a shorter yet rewarding layout with mature trees, domed greens, and notable elevation changes that require precise, strategic play. The club supports youth development programs, including PGA Junior League partnerships, summer camps, and youth initiatives, while also hosting golf outings, parties, weddings, and other events. Open to the public, it emphasizes a historic, community-focused golfing experience.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Bendelow

Opened

1902

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Grand View

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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Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Alignment14%

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Match Clubface to Target

Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills

Alignment34%

Scoring24%

Aim17%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Distance Control22%

Precision20%

Aim18%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Grand View

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Grand View. 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 · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Match Clubface to Target

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills

Trajectory27%

Scoring19%

Distance Control18%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP3 drills

Distance Control45%

Scoring30%

Accuracy25%

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Control Distance

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min9 HCP4 drills

Aim37%

Alignment18%

Scoring11%

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Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Eliminate mental errors, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills

Scoring30%

Aim25%

Precision23%

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Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control32%

Visualization21%

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Land Close To Pin

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Aim30%

Alignment25%

Scoring17%

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Visualize the perfect chip, then make it happen

Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills

Alignment31%

Scoring22%

Accuracy19%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Land it close: consistent rollout on approaches

Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Control Wedge Roll

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics23%

Precision22%

Trajectory21%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills

Scoring45%

Precision27%

Dispersion10%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Grand View

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 Grand View

Get answers to common questions about playing Grand View and what to expect.

How difficult is Grand View for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Grand View technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Grand View?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Grand View?

With a course rating of 70 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Grand View and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Grand View 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 Grand View strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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