Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Branch Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Prairie Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prairie, 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%Aim 21%Distance Control 18%Precision 17%Dispersion 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.

18.9

Average HCP

9.9

Minimum HCP

35.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Prairie

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Prairie.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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agauck@northbranchgc.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

8492 East Base Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

E. J. Gauck

Opened

1995

Google Reviews

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⭐4.2(149 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prairie

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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Sink Long Putts Precisely

Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills

Distance Control43%

Visualization41%

Dispersion12%

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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills

Aim21%

Distance Control18%

Scoring18%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills

Alignment25%

Distance Control24%

Aim19%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Prairie

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prairie. 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≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Keep within 8 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Visualization15%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills

Aim33%

Alignment18%

Scoring15%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy32%

Precision6%

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Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing

Fly out and stop close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills

Aim35%

Distance Control16%

Scoring16%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Alignment21%

Scoring19%

Distance Control18%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills

Aim34%

Alignment23%

Scoring18%

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Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills

Scoring38%

Precision36%

Aim10%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Prairie

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 Prairie

Get answers to common questions about playing Prairie and what to expect.

How difficult is Prairie for mid-handicap golfers?

Prairie is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prairie?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Prairie?

With a course rating of 70 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Prairie and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Prairie and how should I play it?

Prairie 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 Prairie strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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