Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Sunnyside Country Club.
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
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.
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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 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Sunnyside Country Club.
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1600 Olympic Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Leo Patrick
Opened
1970
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Sunnyside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sunnyside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sunnyside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sunnyside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sunnyside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sunnyside 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 profileFocus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Pinpoint accuracy, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, 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.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunnyside Country Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6756.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
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.
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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