Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know North Links Golf Course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North Links 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Everything you need to know about North Links Golf Course.
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41553 520th St, North Mankato, MN 56003, USA
North Links Golf Course is a public golf course featuring a traditional, prairie style layout with multi-tiered and undulating greens to challenge golfers of all abilities. It offers an extensive practice facility, full service banquet facilities, and a fully stocked Golf Shop.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Patrick Wyss
Opened
1991
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for North Links Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 479 | 318 | 151 | 377 | 386 | 352 | 520 | 145 | 365 | 3093 | 307 | 327 | 154 | 487 | 414 | 497 | 164 | 338 | 352 | 3040 | 6133 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 452 | 298 | 126 | 351 | 361 | 328 | 495 | 135 | 337 | 2883 | 278 | 312 | 135 | 460 | 377 | 472 | 137 | 312 | 324 | 2807 | 5690 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.1 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 426 | 257 | 111 | 324 | 332 | 296 | 455 | 108 | 299 | 2608 | 250 | 271 | 114 | 430 | 337 | 445 | 114 | 283 | 281 | 2525 | 5133 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on North Links Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on North Links Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on North Links Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on North Links Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on North Links Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on North Links Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on North Links Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on North Links Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on North Links Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on North Links Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileHit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Links Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 34 days 49 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
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 · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedConsistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing North Links Golf Course and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, North Links Golf Course challenges consistency. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5633 yards. The back tees extend to 6133.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 69.9 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.
At a full length of 6133.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6133.0 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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