Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Straight River Golf Course

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Faribault, Minnesota, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Executive Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Executive, 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

Scoring 32%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Distance Control 16%Precision 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.

16.6

Average HCP

8.4

Minimum HCP

29.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Executive

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Short Game26 min

Sand Short

Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Executive.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@straightrivergc.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

23442 Cates Avenue

Course Description

Straight River Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course located in Faribault, MN, offering a combination of an executive and par 3 course with a practice facility, driving range, and putting green.

golf course • public golf • executive course • par 3 course • golf practice facility

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Erv Cates

Opened

1998

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Executive

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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Sink All Short Putts

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Sink All Short Putts

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Precision28%

Green Reading11%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control33%

Visualization22%

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Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Scoring28%

Aim25%

Alignment19%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Executive

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Executive. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Stick Approach From Hazards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Control Driver Flight Path

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision19%

Mechanics15%

Accuracy13%

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Stop Missing Short Putts

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Pace Putts To Hole

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Visualize long lines, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min12 HCP6 drills

Visualization41%

Distance Control40%

Dispersion13%

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Visualize the perfect sand shot, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills

Accuracy33%

Distance Control30%

Alignment18%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Executive

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 Executive

Get answers to common questions about playing Executive and what to expect.

How difficult is Executive for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Executive technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Executive?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Executive?

With a course rating of 70 and par 32, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 32 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Executive and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Executive 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 Executive strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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