Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Ironwood.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
96
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ironwood, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Ironwood.
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1901 North Towanda Avenue
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Packard
Opened
1988
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Ironwood hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ironwood hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileRepeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ironwood. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 57 days 78 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Pitch
How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Flop
Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot soft, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Ironwood and what to expect.
Players often find Ironwood technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Ironwood 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.
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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