68% match
For Yellow tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
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>
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rmcmillan@sheaffergolf.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
1760 308th Ave, Fort Madison, IA 52627, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
C. D. Wagstaff
Opened
1962
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(75 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 Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron accuracy repeatedly through moderate par fours and mixed par threes that demand precise gaps. Long par fives add risk where tee errors force tough recoveries and inflate scores.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726668 yards6097 metersCR 71.6Bogey 94.1Slope 122
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726303 yards5763 metersCR 69.7Bogey 92.2Slope 121
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 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725187 yards4743 metersCR 69.2Bogey 95.1Slope 110
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 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725365 yards4906 metersCR 70.1Bogey 96.5Slope 112
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course
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 profile72% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Aim16%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
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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53% match
For Yellow tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Scoring29%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring29%
Accuracy12%
64% match
For Black tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision26%
Green Reading14%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Black tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion16%
27% match
For Black tees
Control short iron height, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision32%
Trajectory28%
20% match
For Black tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
61% match
For Black tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring22%
Trajectory18%
36% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
40% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Distance Control32%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision24%
Aim18%
75% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision18%
Aim14%
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Get Started69% 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%
63% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision27%
Scoring13%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
Accuracy14%
80% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
62% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment26%
Aim24%
75% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim16%
68% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started77% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Aim24%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
57% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Accuracy14%
75% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
58% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Precision10%
57% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory18%
Precision16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course?
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.
How long is Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6668.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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