27% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Prairie Ridge Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Prairie Ridge Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prairie Ridge Gc, 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 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 13%
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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Prairie Ridge Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prairie Ridge Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Jerry.prgc@midconetwork.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
359 N Ellsworth Rd, Box Elder, SD 57719, USA
Course Description
The 28th Force Support Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base provides Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs and base services to active-duty members, DoD civilians, retirees, and their families. It operates across dining, fitness, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, lodging, youth programs, and community events, offering over 200 programs and events each year to enhance life on base in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The unit invests proceeds back into facilities and programs to continuously improve services and experiences for the Ellsworth community.
morale welfare and recreation • base services • family support programs • child development center • family child care • fitness center • aquatics center • lodging • golf course • theater • library • outdoor recreation • arts and crafts • information tickets and tours • military family programs • base events • Ellsworth afb • south dakota • military morale programs • military services • recreation • fitness • dining • community programs • military support
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete Wiss
Opened
1990
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(88 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 Ridge Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course mirrors its nines with steady par four challenges that pressure tee accuracy on tougher long ones, while shorter holes and par fives offer scoring windows if approaches stay precise.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726116 yards5592 metersCR 68.0Bogey 90.2Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | — | 9 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 454 | 174 | 333 | 465 | 340 | 175 | 401 | 347 | 3058 | 369 | 454 | 174 | 333 | 465 | 340 | 175 | 401 | 347 | 3058 | 6116 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705176 yards4733 metersCR 73.8Bogey 104.2Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | — | 9 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 357 | 140 | 317 | 402 | 327 | 100 | 362 | 239 | 2588 | 344 | 357 | 140 | 317 | 402 | 327 | 100 | 362 | 239 | 2588 | 5176 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705176 yards4733 metersCR 71.4Bogey 100.6Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.3 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | — | 9 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 357 | 140 | 317 | 402 | 327 | 100 | 362 | 239 | 2588 | 344 | 357 | 140 | 317 | 402 | 327 | 100 | 362 | 239 | 2588 | 5176 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prairie Ridge Gc
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring28%
Aim14%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
56% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Prairie Ridge Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prairie Ridge Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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70% match
For Red tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
50% match
For Red tees
Shape driver flight, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision27%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring16%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Aim17%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Precision16%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
Precision17%
80% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision16%
Trajectory12%
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Get Started49% match
For Gold tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
51% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
45% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Dispersion24%
Scoring18%
39% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control13%
47% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
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Get Started49% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Precision16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion16%
42% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim25%
Alignment25%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
45% match
For Gold tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Trajectory34%
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
42% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started41% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
51% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
55% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
50% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision27%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim26%
Scoring23%
68% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Aim15%
47% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy30%
Aim11%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Ridge Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Prairie Ridge Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Prairie Ridge Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Prairie Ridge Gc technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prairie Ridge Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5646 yards. The back tees extend to 6116.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Prairie Ridge Gc?
With a course rating of 68.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Prairie Ridge Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6116.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Prairie Ridge Gc 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 Prairie Ridge Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6116.0 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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