45% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palmer Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Palmer Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palmer Hills 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%Scoring 21%Precision 16%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palmer Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palmer Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jwaddell@bettendorf.org
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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
2999 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722, USA
Course Description
Palmer Hills Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf course located in Bettendorf, Iowa, part of the Quad Cities. The facility features a full-service Golf Shop, a 28-bay driving range, the Forge Putting Course, Palmer Grill, and golf lessons taught by top instructors, with weekly leagues and more. It opened in 1975 and is celebrating its 50th season in 2025, offering a variety of tee options and a scenic layout designed to challenge golfers of all levels. Online tee times are available through ForeUP and the complex also hosts golf fittings and events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William J. Spear
Opened
1974
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(288 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 Palmer Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests from par fours needing tee-to-green control, with par fives tempting risks amid front nine edge in difficulty. Bogey pressures build repeatedly on mis-hits given the layout's demand profile.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716315 yards5774 metersCR 71.2Bogey 96.3Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 505 | 418 | 189 | 349 | 528 | 369 | 163 | 375 | 3261 | 380 | 480 | 420 | 156 | 398 | 373 | 330 | 165 | 352 | 3054 | 6315 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715249 yards4800 metersCR 66.1Bogey 88.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.2 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 474 | 329 | 155 | 286 | 425 | 300 | 146 | 285 | 2701 | 300 | 434 | 340 | 116 | 310 | 332 | 305 | 146 | 265 | 2548 | 5249 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715911 yards5405 metersCR 69.3Bogey 93.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 490 | 410 | 170 | 340 | 515 | 355 | 150 | 332 | 3087 | 361 | 456 | 370 | 135 | 336 | 355 | 317 | 154 | 340 | 2824 | 5911 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palmer Hills 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
54% match
For Black tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring33%
Aim7%
15 Week Flagship Program for Palmer Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palmer Hills Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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33% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started30% match
For Black tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring31%
Distance Control11%
44% match
For Black tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
75% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring12%
54% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Aim22%
Alignment21%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion18%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started58% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Set up for high shot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision17%
Dispersion10%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring28%
Accuracy10%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
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Get Started61% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision15%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy25%
Aim14%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision27%
Scoring11%
64% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
60% match
For White tees
Set up for high shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment26%
Precision14%
61% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
49% match
For White tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Trajectory27%
Scoring14%
70% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim17%
Accuracy13%
67% 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%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim16%
Precision14%
53% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Palmer Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Palmer Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Palmer Hills Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palmer Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5782 yards. The back tees extend to 6315.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palmer Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Palmer Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6315.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Palmer Hills 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 Palmer Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6315.0 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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