Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sutton Bay

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

197

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

Sutton Bay Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sutton Bay, 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Accuracy 16%Precision 13%

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.

17.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sutton Bay

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sutton Bay.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

28950 Sutton Bay Rd, Agar, SD 57520, USA

Course Description

Sutton Bay is a private golf club and luxury resort located along the Missouri River in central South Dakota. The property offers an 18-hole championship golf course, hunting on 5,000 acres, and premier fishing on extensive water and river bluffs, with accommodations and dining for members and guests. It emphasizes five-star service, scenic prairie views, and a private club experience for golf, hunting, and fishing enthusiasts. The destination combines world-class recreation with a refined lodge setting and a focus on member and guest hospitality.

golf course • private golf club • pheasant hunting • fishing • missouri river • south dakota • lodge • accommodations • indoor golf simulator • hunting lodge • waterfront recreation • golf resort • luxury lodging • guest services • membership • private club • golfing getaways • bird hunting • golf • destination club • hunting • outdoor activities • recreation

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Graham Marsh

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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 Sutton Bay, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Arrow

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of short and mid approach precision amid a few long par five beasts that spike scoring risk. Players must string together safe pars on most holes while plotting reachable seconds on longer ones.This course plays like a steady grind of wedge and short iron tests with blow-up avoidance on the big par fives.
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Rattlesnake Tee

Gender: MalePar 726689 yards6116 metersCR 72.1Bogey 95.8Slope 128

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · Slope 127

Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 128

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445434354364443544353672
Handicap131191517351781814122410166
Yardage376354543293128425215573398330540633937520048444240317655933846689

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sutton Bay

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 49 Programs

% match to course practice profile
46% match
For Arrow tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Arrow tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%

14 Week Flagship Program for Sutton Bay

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sutton Bay. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 63 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–87 days

Driving Range · Driver

Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 8–106 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

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76% match
For Arrow tees

Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
68% match
For Arrow tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Arrow tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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67% match
For Arrow tees

Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
28% match
For Rattlesnake tees

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

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Rattlesnake tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%

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58% match
For Rattlesnake tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment25%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Rattlesnake tees

Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Skull tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%

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45% match
For Skull tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Skull tees

Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
66% match
For Skull tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Skull tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%

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68% match
For Sutton tees

Pick line and commit, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sutton Bay

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 Sutton Bay

Get answers to common questions about playing Sutton Bay and what to expect.

How difficult is Sutton Bay for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Sutton Bay technically exacting. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sutton Bay?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6313 yards. The back tees extend to 7304.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Sutton Bay?

With a course rating of 75.1 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 Sutton Bay and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 7304.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.

What type of course is Sutton Bay and how should I play it?

Sutton Bay 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 Sutton Bay strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 7304.0 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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