27% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Okoboji View
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
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Okoboji View Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Okoboji View, 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 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
16.4
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
28.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Okoboji View
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Okoboji View.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
theview@mchsi.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
1665 IA-86, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, USA
Course Description
Okoboji View Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located on West Lake Okoboji in Spirit Lake, Iowa. The club emphasizes magnificent golf, superb amenities, and outstanding service, with a remodeled restaurant and deck that overlook the course and a range of memberships and programs. It hosts corporate outings and golf events, offering tee times online and a focus on family-friendly, community-oriented experiences. The course has a history dating back to 1962 and highlights water features, tree-lined fairways, and well-maintained greens.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
E. G. McCoy
Opened
1962
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(22 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 Okoboji View, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision test with short par fours tempting aggression and longer ones punishing errors, where back nine par fours and fives heighten bogey risks through tight scoring windows.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715635 yards5153 metersCR 67.2Bogey 88.1Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.2 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | — | 9 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 560 | 367 | 390 | 215 | 335 | 146 | 155 | 392 | 285 | 2845 | 450 | 155 | 285 | 165 | 332 | 349 | 352 | 424 | 278 | 2790 | 5635 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725054 yards4621 metersCR 68.9Bogey 96.6Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | — | 9 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 356 | 334 | 205 | 310 | 121 | 105 | 370 | 275 | 2516 | 435 | 145 | 273 | 150 | 322 | 278 | 305 | 365 | 265 | 2538 | 5054 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724801 yards4390 metersCR 67.5Bogey 93.9Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | — | 9 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 342 | 334 | 195 | 305 | 121 | 105 | 320 | 275 | 2437 | 435 | 142 | 215 | 150 | 322 | 278 | 220 | 337 | 265 | 2364 | 4801 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Okoboji View
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
74% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
76% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Accuracy24%
14 Week Flagship Program for Okoboji View
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Okoboji View. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion18%
Precision13%
39% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
70% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control21%
Alignment13%
42% match
For Red tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
77% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Precision19%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
76% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
74% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started48% match
For Gold tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
39% match
For Gold tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
76% match
For Gold tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
78% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
60% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
77% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
73% match
For Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
66% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Precision12%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring21%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Precision19%
79% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision15%
Aim12%
67% match
For White tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
50% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
56% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading16%
45% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
76% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring29%
Accuracy17%
39% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started42% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
48% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment22%
Accuracy10%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Okoboji View
Get answers to common questions about playing Okoboji View and what to expect.
How difficult is Okoboji View for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Okoboji View technically exacting. With a slope of 113.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Okoboji View?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5218 yards. The back tees extend to 5635.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Okoboji View?
With a course rating of 67.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Okoboji View and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5635.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Okoboji View and how should I play it?
Okoboji View 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 Okoboji View strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5635.0 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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