66% match
For Rust tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Spirit Hollow Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Spirit Hollow Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spirit Hollow 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 26%Scoring 25%Aim 16%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Spirit Hollow Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Spirit Hollow Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jim@spirithollow.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
5592 Club House Dr, Burlington, IA 52601, USA
Course Description
Spirit Hollow is a golf resort in Burlington, Iowa, offering championship golf along with lodging accommodations, dining, and instructional programs. The property features The Lodge and Cabins for players and groups, a casual dining experience at Lambo's, and the Shankopotamus Golf Academy powered by Toptracer Range. It emphasizes rich golf traditions and hospitality, with amenities including a practice range, tournaments, leagues, and event spaces. The site highlights tee times and on-site amenities, positioning Spirit Hollow as a destination for both golf enjoyment and relaxed lodging.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(254 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 Spirit Hollow Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Rust
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests steady iron accuracy across packed par fours with back nine ramping up slope-driven risks to force careful scoring choices.This course tests steady iron accuracy across packed par fours with back nine ramping up slope-driven risks to force careful scoring choices.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 727301 yards6676 metersCR 75.9Bogey 101.0Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 49.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 51.5 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 426 | 527 | 183 | 607 | 437 | 445 | 154 | 416 | 410 | 3605 | 532 | 352 | 215 | 480 | 467 | 215 | 394 | 496 | 545 | 3696 | 7301 |
R
Rust Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725056 yards4623 metersCR 69.5Bogey 96.1Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 390 | 100 | 439 | 273 | 303 | 108 | 332 | 266 | 2510 | 394 | 252 | 120 | 298 | 328 | 108 | 282 | 341 | 423 | 2546 | 5056 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726010 yards5496 metersCR 74.6Bogey 106.4Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.7 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 453 | 119 | 501 | 361 | 365 | 122 | 365 | 321 | 2983 | 457 | 305 | 163 | 389 | 370 | 132 | 331 | 397 | 483 | 3027 | 6010 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spirit Hollow 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 profile66% match
For Rust tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Rust tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
Alignment14%
49% match
For Rust tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics15%
9 Week Flagship Program for Spirit Hollow Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spirit Hollow Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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65% match
For Rust tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started70% match
For Rust tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim21%
Precision20%
63% match
For Rust tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Rust tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Rust tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Rust tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Rust tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Aim15%
51% match
For Rust tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
68% match
For Rust tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Rust tees
Thread the gap, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision21%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
56% match
For Rust tees
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Alignment11%
37% match
For White tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
31% match
For White tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control15%
41% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
62% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
69% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
54% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
42% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment41%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Alignment24%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Scoring11%
56% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control44%
Trajectory22%
Scoring15%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim14%
Precision13%
62% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
44% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Gold tees
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment29%
Aim14%
41% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy37%
Visualization24%
62% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Scoring14%
Dispersion12%
59% match
For Gold tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
60% match
For Gold tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
41% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
Mechanics22%
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Get Started42% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
50% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment21%
Aim17%
81% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Spirit Hollow Golf Course
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 Spirit Hollow Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Spirit Hollow Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Spirit Hollow Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Spirit Hollow Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spirit Hollow Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6178 yards. The back tees extend to 7301.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Spirit Hollow Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.9 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 Spirit Hollow Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7301.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Spirit Hollow Golf Course 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 Spirit Hollow Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 7301.0 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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