57% match
For White tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Holmes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Holmes Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Holmes 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 21%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
18.4
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Holmes Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Holmes Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
carlsonpga3@gmail.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
3701 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Floyd Farley
Opened
1962
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(207 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 Holmes Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with back-to-back par fours demanding precise positioning and iron control, while a slightly tougher back nine amplifies bogey risks and long par fives add birdie temptation with score penalties.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726791 yards6210 metersCR 72.7Bogey 95.4Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.0 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | 14 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 520 | 374 | 165 | 335 | 396 | 429 | 395 | 501 | 230 | 3345 | 519 | 406 | 210 | 408 | 183 | 439 | 351 | 381 | 549 | 3446 | 6791 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726420 yards5870 metersCR 71.1Bogey 93.6Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | 14 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 358 | 150 | 314 | 376 | 393 | 388 | 482 | 202 | 3163 | 487 | 387 | 188 | 378 | 170 | 420 | 331 | 361 | 535 | 3257 | 6420 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725793 yards5297 metersCR 67.7Bogey 88.6Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | 14 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 341 | 132 | 294 | 361 | 352 | 380 | 461 | 184 | 2950 | 410 | 372 | 174 | 303 | 155 | 396 | 317 | 285 | 431 | 2843 | 5793 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Holmes 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For White tees
Visualize long lines, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control44%
Visualization41%
Dispersion10%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Dispersion27%
Aim25%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim18%
Alignment11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Holmes Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Holmes 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started51% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
48% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring23%
Aim11%
69% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion22%
Scoring20%
58% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim29%
Distance Control12%
48% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
64% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy15%
82% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Aim15%
64% match
For Black tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started82% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
79% match
For Black tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
69% match
For Black tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
61% match
For Black tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
43% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
67% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim21%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
53% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Dispersion17%
78% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim29%
Alignment23%
59% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
84% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
41% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
68% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
43% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
51% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision20%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Holmes Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Holmes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Holmes Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Holmes Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6292 yards. The back tees extend to 6791.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Holmes Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 Holmes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6791.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Holmes Golf Course and how should I play it?
Holmes 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 Holmes Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6791.0 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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