47% match
For Black tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunnyside Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Sunnyside Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunnyside 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
16.2
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sunnyside Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range30 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sunnyside Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bwatson@sunnysidecountryclub.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
1600 Olympic Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
Course Description
Sunnyside Golf & Country Club is a family-oriented private club located in Waterloo, Iowa. It offers premier golfing, recreation, dining, and social experiences for members in a private, non-crowded setting. The club emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere with amenities including a golf course, driving range, swimming pool, dining services, fitness facilities, and social events. It also hosts private events such as weddings and business gatherings at its ballroom and facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Leo Patrick
Opened
1970
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(111 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 Sunnyside Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests the player with steady par four irons after drives and par five reach chances that punish errors, while back nine raises risks through tougher overall play.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726756 yards6178 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.1Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 425 | 557 | 172 | 365 | 489 | 381 | 155 | 419 | 3368 | 375 | 507 | 395 | 187 | 399 | 533 | 422 | 202 | 368 | 3388 | 6756 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726471 yards5917 metersCR 71.7Bogey 95.8Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 412 | 546 | 147 | 354 | 478 | 376 | 145 | 407 | 3251 | 366 | 497 | 345 | 157 | 389 | 522 | 394 | 192 | 358 | 3220 | 6471 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726150 yards5624 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 351 | 499 | 147 | 354 | 437 | 376 | 145 | 373 | 3068 | 366 | 446 | 345 | 155 | 380 | 456 | 394 | 182 | 358 | 3082 | 6150 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725284 yards4832 metersCR 65.9Bogey 87.2Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.3 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 344 | 420 | 109 | 305 | 433 | 339 | 102 | 326 | 2674 | 335 | 401 | 269 | 129 | 321 | 406 | 327 | 138 | 284 | 2610 | 5284 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunnyside 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 profile40% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
56% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision21%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For Black tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sunnyside Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunnyside Country Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For Black tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started76% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion15%
Distance Control14%
37% match
For Black tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
41% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Trajectory14%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Aim18%
61% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
63% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
48% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Alignment18%
Scoring11%
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Get Started41% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
61% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Dispersion13%
56% match
For Blue tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Visualization21%
Accuracy20%
79% match
For Blue tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
81% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
79% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
76% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
Precision13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision16%
Trajectory10%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
47% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Accuracy13%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
51% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim29%
Dispersion17%
52% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Precision25%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick your spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim25%
Accuracy15%
58% match
For Red tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Red tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
Aim17%
56% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring32%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
55% match
For Blue/White tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sunnyside Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyside Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunnyside Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sunnyside Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sunnyside Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunnyside Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6020 yards. The back tees extend to 6756.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sunnyside Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Sunnyside Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6756.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Sunnyside Country Club and how should I play it?
Sunnyside Country Club 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 Sunnyside Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6756.0 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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