51% match
For Men's tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy39%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sandpoint Elks Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
30
30 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
136
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Sandpoint Elks Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sandpoint Elks Golf 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
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sandpoint Elks Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sandpoint Elks Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sandpointelks@nctv.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
30196 ID-200, Ponderay, ID 83852, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(116 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 Sandpoint Elks Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Men's
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tee shot pressure on compact par fours where position unlocks wedges, mixed with occasional mid-iron tests on longer holes and easier back nine for score recovery.No numbers unless essential
M
Men's Tee
Gender: MalePar 705554 yards5079 metersCR 65.1Bogey 84.4Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.2 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.2 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 146 | 314 | 402 | 347 | 321 | 392 | 441 | 361 | 182 | 2906 | 151 | 339 | 458 | 316 | 312 | 336 | 340 | 245 | 151 | 2648 | 5554 |
L
Ladies Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705220 yards4773 metersCR 68.4Bogey 95.8Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 146 | 314 | 352 | 347 | 321 | 392 | 340 | 361 | 182 | 2755 | 151 | 292 | 352 | 316 | 312 | 336 | 310 | 245 | 151 | 2465 | 5220 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sandpoint Elks Golf 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 30 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Men's tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim27%
Dispersion21%
45% match
For Men's tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
70% match
For Men's tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Sandpoint Elks Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sandpoint Elks Golf Club. 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
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Vary your targets and hit within 2-4 yards
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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60% match
For Men's tees
Turn into par saves, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment22%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started69% match
For Men's tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
66% match
For Men's tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
52% match
For Men's tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Visualization17%
52% match
For Men's tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Men's tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment25%
Accuracy20%
59% match
For Men's tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
76% match
For Men's tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
70% match
For Men's tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Aim15%
75% match
For Men's tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Ladies tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision22%
Accuracy16%
57% match
For Ladies tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Ladies tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Dispersion20%
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Get Started45% match
For Ladies tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
84% match
For Ladies tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
73% match
For Ladies tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
73% match
For Ladies tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
75% match
For Ladies tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Ladies tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Ladies tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Ladies tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Ladies tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
67% match
For Ladies tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment22%
71% match
For Ladies tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
57% match
For Ladies tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
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Get Started45% match
For Ladies tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sandpoint Elks Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sandpoint Elks Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sandpoint Elks Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sandpoint Elks Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Sandpoint Elks Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 65.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sandpoint Elks Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5387 yards. The back tees extend to 5554.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sandpoint Elks Golf Club?
With a course rating of 65.1 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sandpoint Elks Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5554.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Sandpoint Elks Golf Club 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 Sandpoint Elks Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 104.0 and yardage reaching 5554.0 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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