Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mason City Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Mason City Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mason City 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mason City Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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 Mason City Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
eginneberge@masoncitycountryclub.com
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Facilities
Location
3331 19th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401, USA
Course Description
Mason City Country Club Inc operates the only 18-hole tournament golf course in north central Iowa, located at 3331 19th St SW in Mason City, Iowa. The club provides an 18-hole championship layout, clubhouse facilities, and hosts tournaments, events, and recreational golf for members and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1915
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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 Mason City Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 359 | 375 | 313 | 121 | 491 | 416 | 214 | 528 | 3205 | 516 | 375 | 354 | 280 | 168 | 380 | 196 | 415 | 533 | 3217 | 6422 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 40.5 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 257 | 258 | 215 | 96 | 399 | 340 | 163 | 423 | 2450 | 433 | 275 | 341 | 272 | 151 | 316 | 169 | 315 | 426 | 2698 | 5148 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.6 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 338 | 344 | 304 | 100 | 481 | 392 | 197 | 500 | 3022 | 467 | 339 | 346 | 278 | 156 | 360 | 175 | 397 | 508 | 3026 | 6048 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | — | 2 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 247 | 255 | 203 | 90 | 396 | 337 | 160 | 420 | 2404 | 430 | 272 | 338 | 272 | 149 | 313 | 166 | 312 | 423 | 2675 | 5079 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mason City 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Challenge limits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Mason City Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mason City 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedControl roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Mason City 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 Mason City Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mason City Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mason City Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Mason City Country Club technically exacting. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mason City Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5750 yards. The back tees extend to 6422.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mason City Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Mason City Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6422.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Mason City Country Club and how should I play it?
Mason City Country Club 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 Mason City Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6422.0 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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