58% match
For Green tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Spencer Golf And Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Spencer Golf And Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spencer Golf And 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 24%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Spencer Golf And Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Spencer Golf And Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ryan@spencergolfcc.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
2200 W 18th St, Spencer, IA 51301, USA
Course Description
Spencer Golf & Country Club is a premier golf course situated in Spencer, Iowa. Renowned for hosting the Northwest Amateur, this club offers an exceptional golfing experience featuring a challenging course and a welcoming atmosphere for both members and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Gill
Opened
1964
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(98 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 Spencer Golf And Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces ongoing choices on par fours where drives enable iron attacks but falter into trouble, while par fives build scoring pressure through reachable yet punishing lengths on key hard holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726888 yards6298 metersCR 72.9Bogey 95.7Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 508 | 408 | 368 | 212 | 550 | 434 | 397 | 151 | 3402 | 389 | 534 | 378 | 192 | 522 | 386 | 430 | 252 | 403 | 3486 | 6888 |
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725424 yards4960 metersCR 71.2Bogey 99.0Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | — | 4 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 410 | 328 | 338 | 129 | 412 | 315 | 320 | 129 | 2725 | 359 | 409 | 315 | 141 | 402 | 312 | 298 | 167 | 296 | 2699 | 5424 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724623 yards4227 metersCR 66.1Bogey 91.8Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 46.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 45.7 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | — | 4 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 363 | 280 | 252 | 96 | 380 | 300 | 270 | 90 | 2313 | 300 | 378 | 260 | 105 | 376 | 270 | 265 | 95 | 261 | 2310 | 4623 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spencer Golf And 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Green tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
61% match
For Green tees
Master touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim14%
Dispersion11%
58% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Spencer Golf And Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spencer Golf And 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 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≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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57% match
For Green tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Green tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring28%
Accuracy16%
60% match
For Green tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
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Get Started44% match
For Green tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
72% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control25%
Aim24%
73% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
82% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision15%
Accuracy11%
49% match
For Black tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
49% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy32%
Aim8%
16% match
For Black tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
70% match
For Black tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
57% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
Dispersion18%
60% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Aim16%
61% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment21%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
82% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
62% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision20%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
24% match
For Blue tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Trajectory14%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim14%
Alignment11%
64% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For Blue tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision26%
Dispersion13%
38% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim15%
Scoring13%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision20%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Aim10%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Spencer Golf And Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Spencer Golf And Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Spencer Golf And Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Spencer Golf And Country Club technically exacting. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spencer Golf And Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5756 yards. The back tees extend to 6888.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Spencer Golf And Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 Spencer Golf And Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6888.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Spencer Golf And 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 Spencer Golf And Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6888.0 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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