63% match
For Red tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kalona Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Kalona Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kalona 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 25%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kalona Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kalona Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1376 IA-1, Kalona, IA 52247, USA
Course Description
Kalona Golf Club is a semi-private golf club located in Kalona, Iowa, just south of Iowa City. The course welcomes the public golfer and offers tee times as well as a schedule of events and tournaments. The club has been recognized by the Iowa Golf Association for its nine-hole course and quality operations, with a focus on providing a welcoming golfing experience and well-maintained facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Edward Lockie
Opened
1946
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⭐4.4(59 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 Kalona Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of wedge accuracy into short par fours plus bold choices on reachable par fives that heighten bogey risks on longer stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 725978 yards5466 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.6Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | — | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 220 | 300 | 315 | 320 | 508 | 456 | 182 | 330 | 2989 | 358 | 220 | 300 | 315 | 320 | 508 | 456 | 182 | 330 | 2989 | 5978 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 704382 yards4007 metersCR 62.4Bogey 80.2Slope 96
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.1 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.1 · Slope 96
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | — | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 130 | 230 | 141 | 231 | 388 | 395 | 115 | 256 | 2191 | 305 | 130 | 230 | 141 | 231 | 388 | 395 | 115 | 256 | 2191 | 4382 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725668 yards5183 metersCR 67.8Bogey 90.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | — | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 191 | 281 | 305 | 304 | 493 | 433 | 163 | 320 | 2834 | 344 | 191 | 281 | 305 | 304 | 493 | 433 | 163 | 320 | 2834 | 5668 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704382 yards4007 metersCR 65.6Bogey 91.8Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | — | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 130 | 230 | 141 | 231 | 388 | 395 | 115 | 256 | 2191 | 305 | 130 | 230 | 141 | 231 | 388 | 395 | 115 | 256 | 2191 | 4382 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kalona 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
Precision15%
52% match
For Red tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control10%
63% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Kalona Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kalona 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started20% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
50% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
37% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Trajectory18%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy14%
Aim13%
55% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim30%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
50% match
For Blue tees
Control driver arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics18%
Precision17%
50% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
42% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Visualization27%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment21%
Aim20%
Precision20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
50% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Scoring14%
81% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
53% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring18%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
Aim15%
34% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
37% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
42% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
69% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Precision14%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
65% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision23%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
58% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment23%
Aim13%
38% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
64% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalona Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Kalona Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Kalona Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Kalona Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kalona Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5180 yards. The back tees extend to 5978.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kalona Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.4 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 Kalona Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5978.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Kalona Golf Course and how should I play it?
Kalona 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 Kalona Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 5978.0 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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