28% match
For Blue tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rice Lake Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Rice Lake Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rice Lake Golf & 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 27%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 16%Alignment 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.
17.8
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rice Lake Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 Rice Lake Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
infor@ricelakegolfandcountryclub.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
43080 Golf Ave, Lake Mills, IA 50450, USA
Course Description
Rice Lake Golf & Country Club is a historic, semi-private, member-owned golf facility located in Lake Mills, Iowa. Established in 1922 and named the Iowa Golf Association 2023 18-Hole Course of the Year, it features an 18-hole layout with multiple tees, a driving range, short game area, and practice greens. The club offers a full-service clubhouse with a pro shop, snack bar, on-site restaurant, and event spaces for banquets and group outings, along with ongoing tournament and membership programs.
18-hole golf course • bentgrass greens • driving range • short game area • practice green • banquet venue • pro shop • tournaments • outings • membership programs • lake mills iowa • golf facility • semi-private golf club • golf restaurant • golf events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1925
Google 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 Rice Lake Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets steady iron tests on par fours with par threes mixing tee precision and par fives pushing drives to wedge finishes. Bogey risks build on tough spots where misses cost doubles amid balanced nines.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716201 yards5670 metersCR 69.4Bogey 90.7Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 15 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 183 | 352 | 190 | 549 | 128 | 413 | 514 | 344 | 3085 | 336 | 363 | 186 | 357 | 168 | 501 | 425 | 510 | 270 | 3116 | 6201 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715388 yards4927 metersCR 70.6Bogey 96.9Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 15 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 154 | 332 | 158 | 451 | 122 | 364 | 382 | 300 | 2635 | 302 | 330 | 146 | 343 | 142 | 425 | 337 | 468 | 260 | 2753 | 5388 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714824 yards4411 metersCR 68.3Bogey 91.8Slope 100
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.6 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.2 · Slope 98
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 15 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 147 | 310 | 139 | 399 | 103 | 322 | 337 | 269 | 2353 | 294 | 290 | 140 | 269 | 134 | 386 | 321 | 422 | 215 | 2471 | 4824 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rice Lake Golf & 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Aim15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring26%
Distance Control14%
9 Week Flagship Program for Rice Lake Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rice Lake Golf & Country Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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16% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
28% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
80% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision22%
Scoring19%
79% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim25%
Alignment17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory16%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
50% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control8%
55% match
For Gold tees
Set up for success, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment24%
Accuracy16%
46% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For Gold tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
47% match
For Gold tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
50% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
84% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
60% 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%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision15%
Aim14%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
58% match
For Red tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
24% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
65% match
For Red tees
Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Trajectory14%
Aim14%
62% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment14%
16% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
52% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
52% match
For Red tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started40% match
For Red tees
Stop Missing Short Putts
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
62% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
57% match
For Red tees
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
40% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Rice Lake Golf & Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rice Lake Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rice Lake Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rice Lake Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Rice Lake Golf & Country Club challenges consistency. The 115.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rice Lake Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5512 yards. The back tees extend to 6201.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rice Lake Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Rice Lake Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6201.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Rice Lake Golf & 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 Rice Lake Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6201.0 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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