28% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lead Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Lead Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lead Country 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 27%Scoring 20%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lead Country Club
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Lead Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@leadcountryclub.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
11208 Ironwood Ln, Lead, SD 57754, USA
Course Description
Lead Country Club is a nine-hole golf course located in Lead, South Dakota. Established in 1922, the club operates seasonally from May 15 to October 1 with public tee times available from 7:30 am to 5:45 pm, except on league days or nights. The course offers public pricing for 9 holes and cart, hosts a members-only scramble every Sunday, and provides banquet room rental for large groups. The facility emphasizes social play and local gatherings in the Lead region.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1932
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(74 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 Lead Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers twin nines packed with par four tests that pressure approach consistency, while par fives mix birdie upside with bogey traps on longer stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726440 yards5889 metersCR 73.2Bogey 97.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | — | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 367 | 421 | 360 | 180 | 402 | 156 | 324 | 545 | 3220 | 465 | 367 | 421 | 360 | 180 | 402 | 156 | 324 | 545 | 3220 | 6440 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726440 yards5889 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.4Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | — | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 367 | 421 | 360 | 180 | 402 | 156 | 324 | 545 | 3220 | 465 | 367 | 421 | 360 | 180 | 402 | 156 | 324 | 545 | 3220 | 6440 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745578 yards5101 metersCR 74.0Bogey 104.0Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.0 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 273 | 348 | 317 | 175 | 285 | 126 | 324 | 476 | 2789 | 465 | 273 | 348 | 317 | 175 | 285 | 126 | 324 | 476 | 2789 | 5578 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lead Country 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim22%
Alignment10%
66% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Lead Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lead Country 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
78% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Blue 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 Started73% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Precision12%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Aim17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring17%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
42% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Aim18%
68% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Dispersion18%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
18% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
48% match
For White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
42% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
59% match
For Red tees
Set up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
48% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading10%
59% match
For Red tees
Challenge limits, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
41% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
71% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
40% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
42% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment26%
Accuracy21%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Dispersion16%
54% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment36%
Aim24%
Scoring24%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Lead Country 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 Lead Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lead Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lead Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Lead Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lead Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6009 yards. The back tees extend to 6440.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lead Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.2 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 Lead Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6440.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Lead Country Club 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 Lead Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6440.0 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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