29% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Headwaters Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Headwaters Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Headwaters Golf 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 27%Scoring 21%Aim 20%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Headwaters Golf 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
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Headwaters Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
hcc@unitelc.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
20018 County 1, Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(150 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 Headwaters Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of wedge control into greens on short pars where straight tee shots avoid trouble on tougher mid length holes. Sharp short game counters bogey risks from imprecise approaches on reachable fives.
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724311 yards3942 metersCR 65.4Bogey 91.5Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 45.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.0 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 210 | 258 | 83 | 355 | 265 | 291 | 213 | 77 | 366 | 2118 | 308 | 98 | 248 | 212 | 275 | 352 | 290 | 96 | 314 | 2193 | 4311 |
R
Red/Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725033 yards4602 metersCR 69.4Bogey 97.8Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.5 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 305 | 118 | 395 | 265 | 291 | 272 | 121 | 366 | 2429 | 308 | 165 | 343 | 304 | 275 | 420 | 329 | 146 | 314 | 2604 | 5033 |
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725989 yards5476 metersCR 74.2Bogey 103.7Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.2 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 340 | 143 | 497 | 387 | 370 | 314 | 165 | 420 | 2942 | 355 | 173 | 353 | 375 | 330 | 475 | 382 | 184 | 420 | 3047 | 5989 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Headwaters Golf 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started63% match
For White/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy14%
Alignment11%
37% match
For White/Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
10 Week Flagship Program for Headwaters Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Headwaters Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For White/Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory17%
Mechanics15%
31% match
For White/Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
57% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
60% match
For White/Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For White/Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For White/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
71% match
For White/Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
69% match
For White/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White/Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
59% match
For White/Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started73% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Aim17%
64% match
For White/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%
69% match
For White/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
56% match
For White/Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For White/Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision31%
Trajectory11%
49% match
For Red/Green tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Red/Green tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
52% match
For Red/Green tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For Red/Green tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Visualization13%
62% match
For Red/Green tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
68% match
For Red/Green tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
15% match
For Red/Green tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get Started71% match
For Red/Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
52% match
For Red/Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment32%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Red/Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red/Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
56% match
For Red/Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control14%
80% match
For Red/Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Red/Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
49% match
For Red/Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
45% match
For Green tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
29% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Green tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Green tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
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Get Started56% match
For Green tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For Green tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Green tees
Save with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion21%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Green tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Precision16%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
74% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy14%
Alignment11%
77% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision17%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Headwaters Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Headwaters Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Headwaters Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Headwaters Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Headwaters Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5150 yards. The back tees extend to 5989.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Headwaters Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.2 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 Headwaters Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5989.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Headwaters Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Headwaters Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5989.0 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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