41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Prairie Links Golf & Events Center
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Prairie Links Golf & Events Center Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 14%Accuracy 14%
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.
20
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Prairie Links Golf & Events Center
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: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prairie Links Golf & Events Center.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@centennialoaks.com
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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
19 Eagle Ridge Dr, Waverly, IA 50677, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pat Weiss
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐5.0(3 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 Prairie Links Golf & Events Center, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours and tiny par threes that test wedge control and short game touch. Longer par fours and par fives heighten bogey risk when approaches stray from ideal spots.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725682 yards5196 metersCR 67.0Bogey 87.2Slope 109
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 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726079 yards5559 metersCR 74.5Bogey 103.5Slope 123
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 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725201 yards4756 metersCR 69.3Bogey 95.8Slope 113
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prairie Links Golf & Events Center
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 profile44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control21%
Precision13%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game25-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision13%
Scoring12%
9 Week Flagship Program for Prairie Links Golf & Events Center
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
14% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
65% match
For Blue tees
Master touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring18%
79% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
79% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment25%
Accuracy22%
40% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
29% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim19%
62% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
55% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment23%
Aim20%
69% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim22%
Precision16%
75% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
63% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment18%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control14%
Alignment12%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started14% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control12%
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Wartburg Spring Invitational
4/25/2026
Stroke Play
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NCAA Division III
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Wartburg Spring Invitational
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Stroke Play
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NCAA Division III
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Links Golf & Events Center
Get answers to common questions about playing Prairie Links Golf & Events Center and what to expect.
How difficult is Prairie Links Golf & Events Center for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prairie Links Golf & Events Center?
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.
What is considered a good score at Prairie Links Golf & Events Center?
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.
How long is Prairie Links Golf & Events Center and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6079.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Prairie Links Golf & Events Center and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Prairie Links Golf & Events Center strategically challenging?
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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