65% match
For Red tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Olive Grove Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
30
30 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
129
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Olive Grove Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Olive Grove 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 29%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%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.
15.7
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Olive Grove Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 Olive Grove Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ogrove@nvc.net
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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
700 E 5th Ave, Groton, SD 57445, USA
Course Description
The South Dakota Golf Association is dedicated to growing and governing golf in South Dakota. It conducts dozens of championships, administers statewide junior tours, and oversees USGA qualifiers while supporting the World Handicap System and GHIN app implementation. The organization partners with member clubs and organizations to promote the game, opportunities for youth, and golf-related events across the state. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, the SDGA coordinates programs such as junior tours, scholarships, and volunteer initiatives to foster participation in golf throughout South Dakota.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1989
Google 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 Olive Grove Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of tee accuracy and wedge control on repeating short par fours, where longer par fours and par fives on both nines create peak scoring pressure from poor position.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726192 yards5662 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.0Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.0 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.0 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 16 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 344 | 507 | 135 | 394 | 331 | 370 | 182 | 475 | 3096 | 358 | 344 | 507 | 135 | 394 | 331 | 370 | 182 | 475 | 3096 | 6192 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725184 yards4740 metersCR 71.4Bogey 99.2Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 309 | 419 | 125 | 307 | 275 | 306 | 162 | 379 | 2592 | 310 | 309 | 419 | 125 | 307 | 275 | 306 | 162 | 379 | 2592 | 5184 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Olive Grove 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 30 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
55% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Accuracy23%
60% match
For Red tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
11 Week Flagship Program for Olive Grove Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Olive Grove Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Vary your targets and hit them every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
Aim14%
76% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring20%
Precision15%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Scoring17%
45% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring32%
Alignment29%
73% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring13%
Accuracy13%
38% match
For White tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
58% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
Precision15%
53% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
Visualization22%
67% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring22%
Trajectory20%
70% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
43% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision25%
Alignment17%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
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Get Started81% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
51% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision36%
Aim31%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Olive Grove Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Olive Grove Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Olive Grove Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Olive Grove Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Olive Grove Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5688 yards. The back tees extend to 6192.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Olive Grove Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Olive Grove Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6192.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Olive Grove Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Olive Grove Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6192.0 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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