Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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.
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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1760 308th Ave, Fort Madison, IA 52627, USA
Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Fort Madison, Iowa. The course offers tee times, league play, events, and tournaments, with information on course history, layout, rates, and lessons available on the site. It provides an accessible community hub for golfers with seasonal hours and a calendar of events, inviting both casual players and members to engage in regular play. The site also highlights pass holder options and membership information for those seeking ongoing access to the course.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
C. D. Wagstaff
Opened
1962
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 438 | 528 | 400 | 195 | 354 | 347 | 131 | 347 | 3232 | 398 | 187 | 376 | 463 | 391 | 378 | 225 | 441 | 577 | 3436 | 6668 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 428 | 513 | 361 | 170 | 293 | 339 | 126 | 337 | 3044 | 388 | 175 | 364 | 458 | 371 | 368 | 200 | 378 | 557 | 3259 | 6303 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 304 | 429 | 293 | 143 | 268 | 319 | 99 | 245 | 2546 | 298 | 138 | 290 | 435 | 279 | 257 | 165 | 304 | 475 | 2641 | 5187 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 467 | 310 | 450 | 305 | 150 | 268 | 319 | 105 | 252 | 2626 | 315 | 165 | 300 | 435 | 290 | 267 | 172 | 315 | 480 | 2739 | 5365 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileRead breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 41 days 58 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5928 yards. The back tees extend to 6668.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.6 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.
Measuring 6668.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6668.0 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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