Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hidden Waters Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Total Programs

12 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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Hidden Waters Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hidden Waters, 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 25%Distance Control 25%Precision 20%Dispersion 13%Accuracy 13%

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.

Average HCP

10.3

Minimum HCP

27.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hidden Waters

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

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hidden Waters.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@golfhiddenwaters.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

East 4480 Highways 22& 54

Course Description

Hidden Waters Golf Club is a 9-hole golf course located just east of Waupaca, Wisconsin on Highway 22/54. Established in 1995 and designed by Don Stepanik Jr., it offers a compact layout with a par of 36 and a course rating of 34.9, set in the Waupaca County countryside. The venue also features a banquet hall for weddings and events, plus an outdoor gazebo, making it a local destination for golf and gathering occasions.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Don J. Stepanik Jr.

Opened

1995

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hidden Waters

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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Make All 6 Ft Putts

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control37%

Accuracy27%

Alignment18%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Hole

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring18%

Accuracy15%

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Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Hidden Waters

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hidden Waters. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land 3–4 Feet From Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Short Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Short Iron Distance Control

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Keep Par Safe

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills

Aim32%

Alignment18%

Scoring18%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control18%

Alignment15%

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Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Distance Control33%

Accuracy22%

Alignment15%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills

Precision19%

Dispersion17%

Aim16%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring26%

Precision19%

Trajectory16%

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Pick your line and stick it—long iron accuracy

Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Dispersion23%

Scoring18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Hidden Waters

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Waters

Get answers to common questions about playing Hidden Waters and what to expect.

How difficult is Hidden Waters for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Hidden Waters challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hidden Waters?

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 Hidden Waters?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Hidden Waters and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Hidden Waters and how should I play it?

Hidden Waters 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 Hidden Waters 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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