Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Prairie Du Chien Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prairie Du Chien, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Prairie Du Chien
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
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.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prairie Du Chien.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
38485 US-18, McGregor, IA 52157, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gilmore & Graves
Opened
1993
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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 Prairie Du Chien, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Mississippi
Joliet Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 282 | 116 | 391 | 369 | 105 | 285 | 454 | 370 | 2651 | 294 | 166 | 297 | 166 | 362 | 460 | 299 | 272 | 405 | 2721 | 5372 |
Mississippi Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.6 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 331 | 124 | 441 | 394 | 188 | 350 | 567 | 380 | 3062 | 304 | 196 | 357 | 184 | 405 | 474 | 309 | 378 | 528 | 3135 | 6197 |
Wisconsin Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 324 | 116 | 417 | 382 | 171 | 339 | 554 | 370 | 2952 | 294 | 181 | 342 | 166 | 392 | 460 | 299 | 311 | 479 | 2924 | 5876 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prairie Du Chien
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 profileLand 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Prairie Du Chien
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prairie Du Chien. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPractice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Prairie Du Chien
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Du Chien
Get answers to common questions about playing Prairie Du Chien and what to expect.
How difficult is Prairie Du Chien for mid-handicap golfers?
Prairie Du Chien presents a demanding test. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prairie Du Chien?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5784 yards. The back tees extend to 6197.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Prairie Du Chien?
With a course rating of 70.2 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 Prairie Du Chien and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6197.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Prairie Du Chien and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Prairie Du Chien strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6197.0 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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