27% match
For GOLD tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Prairie Winds Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
154
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 Winds Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prairie Winds 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Dispersion 15%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Prairie Winds Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prairie Winds Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
555 S Lake Dr, Watertown, SD 57201, USA
Course Description
Prairie Winds Golf Club is a golf facility located in Watertown, South Dakota, featuring an 18-hole course designed to cater to golfers of all skill levels. The club offers various amenities including a pro shop, practice areas, and dining options, making it a welcoming destination for both club members and visitors.
golf • golf course • recreation • leisure • sport • outdoor activities
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1926
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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 Winds Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests pressuring tee accuracy and iron control repeatedly, with par fives mixing birdie chances against back nine risk spikes from harder placements.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726806 yards6223 metersCR 72.7Bogey 95.8Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.2 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | — | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 485 | 173 | 375 | 515 | 425 | 185 | 495 | 350 | 3396 | 509 | 409 | 532 | 205 | 389 | 408 | 341 | 198 | 419 | 3410 | 6806 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725117 yards4679 metersCR 72.8Bogey 101.0Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | — | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 443 | 148 | 240 | 275 | 280 | 170 | 449 | 307 | 2609 | 422 | 327 | 400 | 128 | 276 | 290 | 249 | 111 | 305 | 2508 | 5117 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725117 yards4679 metersCR 69.5Bogey 96.1Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | — | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 443 | 148 | 240 | 275 | 280 | 170 | 449 | 307 | 2609 | 422 | 327 | 400 | 128 | 276 | 290 | 249 | 111 | 305 | 2508 | 5117 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prairie Winds 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
79% match
For GOLD tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
78% match
For GOLD tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion19%
Accuracy16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Prairie Winds Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prairie Winds Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Get Started72% match
For GOLD tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For GOLD tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
48% match
For GOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
23% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy28%
Visualization17%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
40% match
For GOLD tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment16%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
44% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy32%
Aim10%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion22%
Scoring15%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started63% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment17%
Aim14%
35% match
For BLACK tees
Read long breaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min12 HCP6 drills
Visualization44%
Distance Control41%
Dispersion9%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Scoring13%
Dispersion10%
44% match
For BLACK tees
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy24%
Scoring24%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Dispersion10%
40% match
For BLACK tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
41% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
82% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started72% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Accuracy12%
76% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Aim19%
Scoring14%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
83% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion13%
Alignment13%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
40% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started27% match
For RED tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
63% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Winds Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Prairie Winds Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Prairie Winds Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Prairie Winds Gc challenges consistency. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prairie Winds Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5962 yards. The back tees extend to 6806.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Prairie Winds Gc?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 Winds Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6806.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Prairie Winds Gc 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 Winds Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6806.0 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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