40% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lynx National Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Lynx National Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lynx National 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 23%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lynx National Golf Course
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
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lynx National Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
40204 Primrose Ln, Sauk Centre, MN 56378, USA
Course Description
Lynx National Golf Course is a public golf facility in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Designed by professional golf course architect Mike Morley, it is a par-72 links-style course that plays from four tee sets, including around 7,000 yards from the back tees. The facility features a full driving range, a large practice putting green, and clubhouse amenities, supporting leagues and events for a wide range of players. The course has earned recognition as a nominee for Golf Digest’s Best New Course in America in 2000 and invites golfers to book tee times and participate in club activities.
links style golf • par 72 • mike morley design • sauk centre minnesota • minnesota golf course • driving range • practice putting green • golf leagues • clubhouse • membership programs • events • wildlife on course • golf digest best new course 2000 • golf course architecture • public golf • tee time booking • course tour • golfing in minnesota • scottish links style • twin cities golf
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jeff Larsen
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(91 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 Lynx National Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four grinders that pressure tee and approach plays with par five scoring windows and par three precision tests. Back nine amps demands for careful positioning to match its tougher profile.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 727000 yards6401 metersCR 74.3Bogey 100.2Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.5 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 452 | 220 | 365 | 470 | 185 | 410 | 388 | 540 | 415 | 3445 | 385 | 433 | 500 | 425 | 180 | 625 | 380 | 185 | 442 | 3555 | 7000 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726322 yards5781 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.7Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.8 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 195 | 345 | 465 | 150 | 368 | 330 | 480 | 389 | 3128 | 350 | 396 | 452 | 390 | 153 | 525 | 366 | 165 | 397 | 3194 | 6322 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725799 yards5303 metersCR 73.7Bogey 105.4Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.9 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 175 | 315 | 430 | 140 | 335 | 310 | 418 | 360 | 2860 | 307 | 355 | 430 | 347 | 125 | 495 | 356 | 146 | 378 | 2939 | 5799 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725260 yards4810 metersCR 70.8Bogey 100.9Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.3 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 155 | 300 | 400 | 120 | 301 | 280 | 396 | 330 | 2633 | 282 | 315 | 392 | 327 | 106 | 400 | 330 | 135 | 340 | 2627 | 5260 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lynx National 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started65% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Scoring21%
Dispersion19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Lynx National Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lynx National Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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46% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
82% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
62% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
33% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring21%
80% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring24%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision22%
Aim14%
57% match
For Gold tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Beat streaks, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
44% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim16%
Distance Control14%
54% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Trajectory30%
Scoring25%
64% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Precision27%
Aim14%
36% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
40% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Precision20%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim13%
52% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get Started81% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
52% match
For Red tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
44% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Scoring38%
Green Reading13%
44% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy29%
Visualization25%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
44% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
78% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
77% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy17%
Alignment12%
24% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
44% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lynx National Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lynx National Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lynx National Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lynx National Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lynx National Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6130 yards. The back tees extend to 7000.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lynx National Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.3 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 Lynx National Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7000.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Lynx National Golf Course 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 Lynx National Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 7000.0 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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