Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Meadowbrook Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Meadowbrook Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Meadowbrook 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
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 Meadowbrook Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Meadowbrook Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@golfatmeadowbrook.com
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Facilities
Location
3625 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
Course Description
Meadowbrook Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course located in Rapid City, South Dakota, at the foothills of the Black Hills. The public facility offers classic parkland-style play with natural water features and mature trees, including Rapid Creek winding through nine holes. It has a history of hosting notable events and championships, and actively promotes outings, tournaments, and online tee times. The course emphasizes accessible public golf and is a local landmark in Rapid City, with notable proximity to Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Garrett & David Gill
Opened
1976
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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 Meadowbrook Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.5 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 535 | 405 | 180 | 415 | 560 | 405 | 170 | 435 | 3500 | 390 | 375 | 205 | 405 | 375 | 565 | 390 | 180 | 550 | 3435 | 6935 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 510 | 380 | 150 | 390 | 520 | 380 | 150 | 410 | 3260 | 365 | 350 | 140 | 380 | 350 | 540 | 365 | 160 | 520 | 3170 | 6430 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.4 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 450 | 350 | 110 | 365 | 485 | 355 | 135 | 365 | 2955 | 335 | 335 | 130 | 345 | 310 | 470 | 320 | 140 | 470 | 2855 | 5810 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Meadowbrook 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Meadowbrook Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Meadowbrook 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Meadowbrook Golf Course
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 Meadowbrook Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Meadowbrook Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Meadowbrook Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Meadowbrook Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Meadowbrook Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6372 yards. The back tees extend to 6935.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Meadowbrook Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Meadowbrook Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6935.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Meadowbrook Golf Course and how should I play it?
Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6935.0 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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