Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Otter Creek.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
79
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Otter Creek, 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.
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Everything you need to know about Otter Creek.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Cingham@ankenyiowa.gov
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Curt, Curt, and Tom can help you get in shape for Otter Creek.
Curt Ingham
Head Golf Professional
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Curt Ingham
Head PGA Golf Professional
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Tom Tays
PGA professional
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1410 NE 36th Street
Otter Creek Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Ankeny, Iowa. It features a driving range, multiple tees, bunkers and ponds, and offers dining at Tin Cup Bar & Grille along with banquet and meeting spaces at The Pinnacle Club. The course hosts golf outings and events, and includes a fully stocked pro shop for year-round merchandise; the venue is owned by the City of Ankeny and emphasizes accessibility to the public.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ripple
Opened
1982
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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 Otter Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Otter Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Otter Creek hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Otter Creek hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Otter Creek hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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 profileAdjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Otter Creek. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Short Game · Sand
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it close: set up par or better every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Otter Creek and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Otter Creek challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Otter Creek 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.
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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