45% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Purple Hawk Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Purple Hawk Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Purple Hawk Country Club, 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 22%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%Precision 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
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Purple Hawk Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Purple Hawk Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
matt@purplehawk.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
36300 MN-65, Cambridge, MN 55008, USA
Course Description
Purple Hawk Country Club is a championship 18-hole semi-private golf course located in Cambridge, Minnesota, open to the public and about an hour north of Minneapolis. The club features a driving range, a full-service pro shop with club fitting, and practice facilities including two practice greens. It offers PGA instruction, group lessons, and corporate or group outing packages, with amenities such as a bar and grill on-site. The course plays as par 72 for both men and women, with yardages ranging from 5,316 to 6,711, and serves local residents and visitors from the Twin Cities area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Herfort
Opened
1969
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(221 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 Purple Hawk Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles where long ones spike risk from tee errors and front nine amps bogey trouble. Smart par five management eases pressure but overall layout pushes steady scoring focus.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726711 yards6137 metersCR 72.5Bogey 97.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 154 | 528 | 350 | 366 | 189 | 435 | 384 | 522 | 3303 | 382 | 400 | 373 | 224 | 512 | 423 | 160 | 393 | 541 | 3408 | 6711 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725617 yards5136 metersCR 67.0Bogey 88.8Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.9 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 137 | 427 | 313 | 315 | 168 | 300 | 334 | 462 | 2789 | 342 | 300 | 320 | 195 | 410 | 305 | 138 | 348 | 470 | 2828 | 5617 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726385 yards5838 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.0Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 146 | 507 | 333 | 330 | 176 | 401 | 364 | 494 | 3107 | 361 | 383 | 360 | 211 | 500 | 408 | 147 | 382 | 526 | 3278 | 6385 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Purple Hawk Country Club
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 profile44% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
52% match
For Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Purple Hawk Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Purple Hawk Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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66% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
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Get Started49% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment25%
Scoring14%
45% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Distance Control33%
Alignment27%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim24%
Scoring19%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim14%
Accuracy14%
62% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control30%
Alignment13%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Aim21%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
32% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
43% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Gold tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
60% match
For Gold tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
15% match
For Gold tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
65% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
66% 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%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion16%
81% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
57% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy24%
Dispersion10%
46% match
For White tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
46% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
67% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
52% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
80% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
74% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Purple Hawk Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Purple Hawk Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Purple Hawk Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Purple Hawk Country Club technically exacting. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Purple Hawk Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6164 yards. The back tees extend to 6711.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Purple Hawk Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Purple Hawk Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6711.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Purple Hawk Country Club 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 Purple Hawk Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6711.0 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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