Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Palmer Hills Golf 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
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.
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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.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Palmer Hills Golf Course.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jwaddell@bettendorf.org
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2999 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William J. Spear
Opened
1974
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Palmer Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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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 profileHit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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.
Full 57 days 78 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Thread the gap, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedGet square, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Palmer Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6315.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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