Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Island View Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

201

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

Island View Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Island View 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 29%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%Precision 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.

18.1
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Island View Golf Club

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | 9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each target using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

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. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Island View Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

dancallahan@msn.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

7795 Laketown Pkwy, Waconia, MN 55387, USA

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Opened

1962

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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 Island View Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Green

Tee Insight:This course plays like a quick-strike layout where short par fours pressure tee shots and wedges while par fives build risk through positioning demands on steeper-rated front nine.
G

Gray/Purple Tee

Gender: FemalePar 725372 yards4912 metersCR 71.4Bogey 101.1Slope 126

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 129

Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.8 · Slope 123

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par545343444364344543543672
Handicap371171513911512181042616148
Yardage457335427147358138290297310275934316028726849731313033528026135372

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Island View 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 46 Programs

% match to course practice profile
26% match
For Green tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For Green tees

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
71% match
For Green tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%

12 Week Flagship Program for Island View Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Island View Golf Club. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 123 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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68% match
For Green tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%

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81% match
For Green tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
57% match
For Green tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Scoring14%
61% match
For Green tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
56% match
For Green tees

Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment19%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Green tees

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Green tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Green tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment17%

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74% match
For Gray/Purple tees

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy14%
45% match
For Gray/Purple tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
60% match
For Gray/Purple tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Gray/Purple tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
65% match
For Gray/Purple tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Gray/Purple tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Gray/Purple tees

Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Alignment12%
66% match
For Gray/Purple tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%

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55% match
For Purple tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
70% match
For Purple tees

Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Island View Golf Club

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

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Island View Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Island View Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Island View Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Island View Golf Club technically exacting. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Island View Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5632 yards. The back tees extend to 6246.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Island View Golf Club?

With a course rating of 76.3 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 Island View Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6246.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Island View Golf Club and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Island View Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6246.0 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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