60% match
For Green tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Legacy Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Legacy Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Legacy 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 15%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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Legacy Golf 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 | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 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.
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
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Legacy Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tm@thelegacygolfclub.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
7677 US-223, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267, USA
Course Description
The Legacy Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course located just south of Des Moines in Norwalk, Iowa. The facility offers a full practice facility, an indoor Learning Center, and Visage GPS on golf carts, with a focus on great service and value for golfers of all levels. In addition to the course, it hosts outings, tournaments, instruction programs, and stays connected with updates and services through its on-site amenities and online resources. The club emphasizes a welcoming public course experience with varied tee options and a comprehensive calendar of events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jeff Brauer
Opened
2002
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(472 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 Legacy Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four grinders needing drive-iron combos with long par fives forcing layup picks and short par threes testing tee precision while back-end holes amp up scoring pressure.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726895 yards6305 metersCR 73.1Bogey 96.3Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | 9 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 410 | 562 | 392 | 361 | 164 | 575 | 155 | 388 | 3426 | 325 | 548 | 385 | 221 | 528 | 461 | 185 | 437 | 379 | 3469 | 6895 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725445 yards4979 metersCR 71.5Bogey 100.1Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | 9 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 317 | 463 | 303 | 288 | 105 | 456 | 109 | 306 | 2663 | 261 | 467 | 320 | 139 | 449 | 379 | 128 | 342 | 297 | 2782 | 5445 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724898 yards4479 metersCR 68.5Bogey 95.8Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | 9 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 285 | 433 | 260 | 238 | 93 | 420 | 96 | 272 | 2379 | 245 | 441 | 282 | 113 | 425 | 349 | 118 | 312 | 234 | 2519 | 4898 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Legacy 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Green tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Distance Control9%
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Get Started71% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Dispersion11%
64% match
For Green tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Legacy Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Legacy Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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61% match
For Green tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Green tees
Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Aim18%
Distance Control13%
33% match
For Green tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
72% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
83% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
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Get Started81% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
81% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
61% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion14%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Precision20%
Dispersion16%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring28%
Accuracy14%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Aim19%
Accuracy19%
81% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Visualization12%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
28% match
For Gold tees
Read long breaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control50%
Visualization38%
Dispersion12%
81% match
For Gold tees
Master touch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
61% match
For Gold tees
Save par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
56% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%
56% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Scoring25%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started61% match
For Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
80% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
43% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim23%
65% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Accuracy12%
65% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Dispersion15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Legacy Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Legacy Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Legacy Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Legacy Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5896 yards. The back tees extend to 6895.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Legacy Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Legacy Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6895.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Legacy 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 Legacy Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6895.0 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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