56% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Idlewild Golf
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Idlewild Golf Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Idlewild Golf, 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 25%Scoring 23%Precision 21%Dispersion 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Idlewild Golf
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 [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Idlewild Golf.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jogolf@charter.net
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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
4146 Golf Valley Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
Course Description
Idlewild Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. The club offers a manicured course with a finishing-hole island green, multiple tees for different skill levels, and amenities including a Pub & Grill and gift cards. It hosts leagues, memberships, and outings, with tee times available through ForeUp and a pro shop for merchandise. The venue emphasizes a high-quality golf experience with scenic views near Potawatomi State Park.
golf course • 18-hole championship golf • door county golf • sturgeon bay golf • island green • golf leagues • golf memberships • outings • gift cards • pub and grill • tee times • pro shop • wooded lake views • potawatomi state park nearby
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1978
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⭐4.6(170 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 Idlewild Golf, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly pressures tee decisions on par fours that feed mid-range irons for pars, while par fives mix birdie reach with bogey traps on the top difficulty ones.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726876 yards6287 metersCR 72.7Bogey 96.5Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.9 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 440 | 192 | 428 | 424 | 163 | 519 | 419 | 499 | 3495 | 391 | 521 | 439 | 143 | 505 | 347 | 190 | 438 | 407 | 3381 | 6876 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726509 yards5952 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 412 | 184 | 400 | 391 | 151 | 500 | 400 | 479 | 3314 | 359 | 504 | 414 | 124 | 489 | 332 | 176 | 410 | 387 | 3195 | 6509 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725254 yards4804 metersCR 65.2Bogey 86.4Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.9 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.5 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 317 | 168 | 339 | 336 | 126 | 428 | 313 | 401 | 2730 | 280 | 405 | 344 | 106 | 401 | 286 | 113 | 314 | 275 | 2524 | 5254 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Idlewild Golf
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 profile61% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
64% match
For Black tees
Check clubface, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
58% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Idlewild Golf
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Idlewild Golf. 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 · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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66% match
For Black tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
37% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
48% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
80% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Dispersion20%
57% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
49% match
For Black tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
Aim22%
67% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
45% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
26% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
77% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
29% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the aim, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
49% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading9%
26% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion26%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
55% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision26%
Dispersion12%
48% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision17%
51% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Alignment10%
65% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
26% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
44% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
60% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy17%
Aim17%
65% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
66% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Idlewild Golf
Get answers to common questions about playing Idlewild Golf and what to expect.
How difficult is Idlewild Golf for mid-handicap golfers?
Idlewild Golf presents a demanding test. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Idlewild Golf?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6065 yards. The back tees extend to 6876.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Idlewild Golf?
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 Idlewild Golf and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6876.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Idlewild Golf 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 Idlewild Golf strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6876.0 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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