Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Prairie Links Golf & Events Center.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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 Prairie Links Golf & Events Center, 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 all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Everything you need to know about Prairie Links Golf & Events Center.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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19 Eagle Ridge Dr, Waverly, IA 50677, USA
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pat Weiss
Opened
2000
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Prairie Links Golf & Events Center, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.1 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.1 · Slope 108
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | — | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 456 | 357 | 136 | 475 | 408 | 304 | 111 | 313 | 2890 | 230 | 298 | 457 | 425 | 134 | 472 | 122 | 338 | 316 | 2792 | 5682 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 52.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | — | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 311 | 486 | 455 | 145 | 498 | 131 | 360 | 334 | 2960 | 357 | 483 | 383 | 157 | 505 | 437 | 325 | 131 | 341 | 3119 | 6079 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | — | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 430 | 316 | 117 | 437 | 364 | 285 | 94 | 292 | 2642 | 220 | 280 | 419 | 384 | 114 | 433 | 103 | 316 | 290 | 2559 | 5201 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Prairie Links Golf & Events Center hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Prairie Links Golf & Events Center hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie Links Golf & Events Center hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie Links Golf & Events Center hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie Links Golf & Events Center hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie Links Golf & Events Center hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie Links Golf & Events Center hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie Links Golf & Events Center hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie Links Golf & Events Center hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Prairie Links Golf & Events Center 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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prairie Links Golf & Events Center. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 36 days 51 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedCan you stop the ball close from the sand?
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Master touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Prairie Links Golf & Events Center and what to expect.
Prairie Links Golf & Events Center presents a demanding test. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5640 yards. The back tees extend to 6079.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.5 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 6079.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Prairie Links Golf & Events Center 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 123.0 and yardage reaching 6079.0 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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