Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Prairie.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
71
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prairie, 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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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13001 Gary Player Drive
Tapawingo National Golf Club is a public 27-hole golf facility in the Saint Louis, Missouri region designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Gary Player. The club offers a centrally located course set among rivers, lakes and hardwood forests, welcoming players of all skill levels. In addition to golf, Tapawingo hosts events including outings, tournaments, weddings, and corporate functions, with dining and banquet spaces available for guests. Visitors can enjoy casual dining and a varied events calendar, with public tee times and a focus on a welcoming, community-oriented experience.
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Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Player
Opened
1994
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Prairie hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Prairie hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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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Showing 14 Programs
% match to course practice profileSave par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prairie. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
See your mixed shot landing and rolling out—then execute
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Short Game · Pitch
Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Pitch
Save Par On Every Approach
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Short Game · Pitch
See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Master the art of length: no more short or over drives
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
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Full flagship program designed around Prairie hole by hole data. Contains 51 practice days and 51 unique drills.
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Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedGet up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Prairie and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Prairie challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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