21% match
For White tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tara Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Tara Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tara Hills 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 22%Precision 22%Distance Control 21%Aim 20%Alignment 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tara Hills Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tara Hills Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
1846 70th St, Van Horne, IA 52346, USA
Course Description
Tara Hills Country Club is a public, nine-hole golf course located just outside Van Horne, Iowa. The facility offers a full bar and grill, hosts a calendar of events and multiple leagues, and provides event spaces for meetings, weddings, and group gatherings. It promotes a welcoming, member-friendly environment with open-to-the-public access and seasonal clubhouse operations. The club also emphasizes membership opportunities and youth programs through partnerships like Youth on Course.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1985
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(10 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 Tara Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:The course repeats exact hole sets twice forcing steady iron work on short par fours and risky par five choices amid simple par threes. Scoring pressure builds on par fives where handicaps bunch up highest.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745114 yards4676 metersCR 69.2Bogey 95.8Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 307 | 101 | 398 | 331 | 290 | 401 | 120 | 288 | 2557 | 321 | 307 | 101 | 398 | 331 | 290 | 401 | 120 | 288 | 2557 | 5114 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746534 yards5975 metersCR 77.0Bogey 107.6Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 53.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 53.8 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 382 | 160 | 520 | 431 | 350 | 504 | 160 | 377 | 3267 | 383 | 382 | 160 | 520 | 431 | 350 | 504 | 160 | 377 | 3267 | 6534 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746142 yards5616 metersCR 74.8Bogey 104.4Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.2 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 367 | 121 | 508 | 416 | 333 | 484 | 145 | 331 | 3071 | 366 | 367 | 121 | 508 | 416 | 333 | 484 | 145 | 331 | 3071 | 6142 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tara Hills 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For White tees
Stop Missing Short Putts
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
46% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Tara Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tara Hills Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
49% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
70% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
48% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
42% match
For White tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For White tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
42% match
For White tees
Pace Putts To Hole
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
82% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control13%
83% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Alignment18%
59% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim14%
Scoring14%
74% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
49% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring31%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim26%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
53% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
59% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
50% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
53% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started59% match
For Black tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
87% match
For Black tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For Black tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment19%
Aim17%
60% match
For Black tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory17%
Scoring15%
49% match
For Black tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
50% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
65% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
61% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Accuracy10%
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Get Started85% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
56% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision17%
Aim16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision25%
Alignment21%
47% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control11%
48% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Tara Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Tara Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Tara Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Tara Hills Country Club presents a demanding test. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 77.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tara Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5824 yards. The back tees extend to 6534.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tara Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.0 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.
How long is Tara Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6534.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Tara Hills Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Tara Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6534.0 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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