27% match
For Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Links Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
North Links Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Precision 20%Scoring 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 13%
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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North Links Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North Links Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mike.thomas@northlinksgolf.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
41553 520th St, North Mankato, MN 56003, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Patrick Wyss
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(126 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 North Links Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where tee accuracy unlocks simple irons but misses spark bogey chains. Par fives repeat as risk-reward spots pushing careful play to dodge score blowups.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726133 yards5608 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.2Slope 126
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725690 yards5203 metersCR 67.9Bogey 90.4Slope 122
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 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725133 yards4694 metersCR 65.3Bogey 86.8Slope 116
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North Links 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 profile27% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
81% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
48% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
9 Week Flagship Program for North Links Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Blue tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
20% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started42% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring29%
Precision13%
20% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion20%
64% match
For White tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
33% match
For White tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
69% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
70% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Accuracy14%
20% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
43% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min30 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
42% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim25%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control19%
Aim12%
57% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment27%
Aim20%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started79% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision14%
Accuracy12%
66% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion11%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision31%
Trajectory15%
20% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control12%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North Links Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing North Links Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is North Links Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North Links Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at North Links Golf Course?
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.
How long is North Links Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6133.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is North Links 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 North Links Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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