Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Spencer Golf And Country Club.
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
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.
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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 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Spencer Golf And Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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2200 W 18th St, Spencer, IA 51301, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Gill
Opened
1964
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Spencer Golf And Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Spencer Golf And Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Spencer Golf And Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Spencer Golf And Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Spencer Golf And Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Spencer Golf And Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Spencer Golf And Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Spencer Golf And Country Club 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 profileRoll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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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Master touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedRoll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Save par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Spencer Golf And Country Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6888.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
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.
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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