27% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Terrace Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Terrace Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Terrace Hills Golf Course, 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 26%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Terrace Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Terrace Hills Golf Course.
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
8700 NE 46th Ave, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1964
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⭐4.4(301 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 Terrace Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four gauntlet where solid drives unlock birdie par fives but punishing long ones force careful play to avoid big numbers.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716433 yards5882 metersCR 70.9Bogey 92.5Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 349 | 438 | 502 | 204 | 491 | 392 | 145 | 345 | 3270 | 240 | 506 | 382 | 163 | 378 | 386 | 516 | 210 | 382 | 3163 | 6433 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715185 yards4741 metersCR 64.8Bogey 83.7Slope 102
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 42.9 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 40.8 · Slope 98
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 313 | 338 | 400 | 122 | 448 | 334 | 108 | 330 | 2685 | 164 | 401 | 295 | 142 | 314 | 338 | 393 | 165 | 288 | 2500 | 5185 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 714757 yards4350 metersCR 62.7Bogey 81.1Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.5 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 39.6 · Slope 94
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 287 | 276 | 369 | 108 | 402 | 319 | 98 | 325 | 2439 | 143 | 395 | 275 | 124 | 260 | 333 | 360 | 154 | 274 | 2318 | 4757 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715977 yards5465 metersCR 68.5Bogey 89.2Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.2 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 332 | 406 | 462 | 164 | 484 | 380 | 127 | 335 | 3079 | 205 | 483 | 340 | 150 | 340 | 370 | 480 | 190 | 340 | 2898 | 5977 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Terrace Hills Golf Course
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Blue tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision44%
Scoring42%
Green Reading14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Terrace Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Terrace Hills Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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54% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Scoring25%
Aim15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
42% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
56% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
37% match
For Gold tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics15%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For Gold tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory23%
Precision17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment22%
Aim17%
57% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment17%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Scoring17%
78% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
74% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
27% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
36% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
Alignment13%
64% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started46% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
73% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy13%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
34% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization37%
Distance Control37%
Dispersion19%
49% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim28%
Dispersion26%
75% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision17%
Accuracy12%
75% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
51% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
80% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring14%
Alignment11%
44% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Precision13%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Terrace Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Terrace Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Terrace Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Terrace Hills Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 116.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Terrace Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5595 yards. The back tees extend to 6433.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Terrace Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.9 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Terrace Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6433.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Terrace Hills Golf Course and how should I play it?
Terrace Hills Golf Course 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 Terrace Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 6433.0 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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