Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sun Country Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Sun Country Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sun Country 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sun Country Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sun Country Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
841 St Andrews Dr, Cle Elum, WA 98922, USA
Course Description
Sun Country Golf is a regional golf destination located in Cle Elum, Washington. The 18-hole course sits among the Cascade Mountains and offers a relaxing weekend getaway with on-site amenities and scenic views about 90 minutes from downtown Seattle. The site highlights features such as course information, a course map, photo gallery, memberships, tournaments, and seasonal specials, and promotes tee times and a connected RV park and grill facility. It also markets exclusive golf deals and events, alongside the 9 Iron Bar & Grill on site.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. Riach
Opened
1973
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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 Sun Country Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.4 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 224 | 309 | 315 | 291 | 369 | 330 | 314 | 99 | 2647 | 112 | 330 | 271 | 285 | 318 | 145 | 462 | 425 | 171 | 2519 | 5166 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | — | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 224 | 309 | 315 | 291 | 369 | 330 | 314 | 99 | 2647 | 112 | 330 | 271 | 285 | 318 | 145 | 462 | 425 | 171 | 2519 | 5166 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | — | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 219 | 281 | 306 | 283 | 291 | 289 | 258 | 96 | 2415 | 95 | 307 | 220 | 255 | 297 | 136 | 414 | 410 | 143 | 2277 | 4692 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.8 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | — | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 229 | 327 | 321 | 295 | 396 | 341 | 338 | 132 | 2787 | 130 | 358 | 300 | 290 | 342 | 158 | 477 | 430 | 197 | 2682 | 5469 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sun Country 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 profileSave par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Sun Country Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sun Country Golf Course. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align eyes over the ball, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedHit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Sun Country 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 Sun Country Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sun Country Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sun Country Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Sun Country Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sun Country Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5080 yards. The back tees extend to 5469.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sun Country Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.9 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sun Country Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5469.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Sun Country Golf Course and how should I play it?
Sun Country 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 Sun Country Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 5469.0 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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