39% match
For Red tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hardwood Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
30
30 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
128
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
Hardwood Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hardwood Hills Golf Course, 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 27%Scoring 20%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%
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.
19.7
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hardwood Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hardwood Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@hardwoodhillsgolf.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
8446 County Rd 27 SW, Alexandria, MN 56308, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
2001
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(130 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 Hardwood Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout repeats short par fours and par threes to test iron control constantly, raising bogey risk from minor approach errors while offering birdie chances on most holes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 332431 yards2223 metersCR 31.9Bogey 41.5Slope 103
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.5 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 33 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 258 | 215 | 371 | 183 | 161 | 237 | 259 | 271 | 476 | 2431 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 322111 yards1930 metersCR 32.5Bogey 44.2Slope 99
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 44.2 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 32 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 238 | 202 | 358 | 161 | 151 | 173 | 157 | 261 | 410 | 2111 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hardwood Hills Golf Course
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 30 Programs
% match to course practice profile37% match
For Red tees
Visualize long lines, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min13 HCP4 drills
Visualization45%
Distance Control40%
Accuracy9%
76% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Aim20%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started80% match
For Red tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Aim16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Hardwood Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hardwood Hills Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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63% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
55% match
For Red tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision19%
Accuracy15%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
46% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Trajectory16%
78% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
83% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy14%
Aim14%
78% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
48% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
57% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control12%
48% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics22%
Precision19%
58% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
47% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
74% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment22%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
73% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy15%
Alignment13%
53% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring18%
Alignment18%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
80% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
81% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hardwood Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Hardwood Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Hardwood Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hardwood Hills Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 103.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 31.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hardwood Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2271 yards. The back tees extend to 2431.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hardwood Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 31.9 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hardwood Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 2431.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hardwood Hills Golf Course and how should I play it?
Hardwood Hills Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Hardwood Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 103.0 and yardage reaching 2431.0 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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