Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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
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
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 Sutton Bay
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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.
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
Facilities
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.
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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.
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Rattlesnake Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 354 | 543 | 293 | 128 | 425 | 215 | 573 | 398 | 3305 | 406 | 339 | 375 | 200 | 484 | 442 | 403 | 176 | 559 | 3384 | 6689 |
Skull Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 374 | 578 | 341 | 145 | 477 | 268 | 600 | 429 | 3635 | 440 | 361 | 411 | 220 | 552 | 476 | 433 | 199 | 577 | 3669 | 7304 |
Sutton Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 318 | 504 | 269 | 120 | 386 | 176 | 542 | 365 | 3017 | 384 | 318 | 342 | 165 | 451 | 409 | 377 | 138 | 517 | 3101 | 6118 |
Arrow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 268 | 420 | 243 | 103 | 361 | 157 | 503 | 303 | 2670 | 330 | 291 | 294 | 129 | 389 | 352 | 320 | 124 | 423 | 2652 | 5322 |
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 profileChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedConsistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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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