28% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Preserve On Rathbun Lake
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
The Preserve On Rathbun Lake Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Preserve On Rathbun Lake, 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 25%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 19%Accuracy 14%
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
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Preserve On Rathbun Lake
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Preserve On Rathbun Lake.
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
12633 Resort Dr, Moravia, IA 52571, USA
Course Description
Honey Creek Resort is a lakeside vacation destination in Moravia, Iowa, situated along Rathbun Lake. The property offers lodge, cottages, and an RV park, plus a range of family-friendly activities and amenities, including an indoor waterpark and a championship golf course. Guests can enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle-wheelers, pontoon rentals, horse-drawn carriage rides, train rides, and dining at Prairie Rose Restaurant. The resort markets itself as a year-round getaway with event spaces and experiences for visitors exploring Iowa’s lake country.
lake vacation • rathbun lake • golf vacation • family-friendly recreation • indoor waterpark • pontoon rentals • kayaks • paddle-wheelers • horse-drawn carriage rides • train rides • fishing • lodge accommodations • cottages • rv park • prairie rose restaurant • resort • meeting venue • golfing • outdoor activities • vacation • recreation • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Kevin Norby
Opened
2009
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(121 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 The Preserve On Rathbun Lake, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated smart plays on clustered long par fives up front and scattered tough par fours throughout, where handicap peaks create scoring traps unless tee and approach precision holds firm.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725827 yards5328 metersCR 73.7Bogey 105.2Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | — | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 470 | 165 | 374 | 447 | 365 | 137 | 350 | 134 | 2902 | 336 | 286 | 320 | 140 | 470 | 360 | 375 | 148 | 490 | 2925 | 5827 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725246 yards4797 metersCR 70.2Bogey 98.5Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | — | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 422 | 117 | 345 | 356 | 310 | 120 | 335 | 102 | 2537 | 314 | 265 | 305 | 122 | 430 | 330 | 375 | 148 | 420 | 2709 | 5246 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726269 yards5732 metersCR 76.1Bogey 108.8Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.3 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.5 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | — | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 505 | 485 | 181 | 392 | 485 | 385 | 151 | 375 | 147 | 3106 | 368 | 312 | 335 | 160 | 495 | 395 | 405 | 168 | 525 | 3163 | 6269 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Preserve On Rathbun Lake
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim24%
Dispersion13%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy12%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Preserve On Rathbun Lake
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Preserve On Rathbun Lake. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
37% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Precision15%
57% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
73% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
Precision15%
79% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Aim24%
65% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
60% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
48% match
For Gold tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Gold tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control19%
Aim13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
19% match
For Gold tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
59% match
For Gold tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Trajectory32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
40% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Precision15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Aim26%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision19%
Dispersion11%
73% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
43% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment30%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
61% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP3 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim21%
Alignment16%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Preserve On Rathbun Lake
Get answers to common questions about playing The Preserve On Rathbun Lake and what to expect.
How difficult is The Preserve On Rathbun Lake for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Preserve On Rathbun Lake technically exacting. At 139.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Preserve On Rathbun Lake?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5758 yards. The back tees extend to 6269.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Preserve On Rathbun Lake?
With a course rating of 76.1 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 The Preserve On Rathbun Lake and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6269.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is The Preserve On Rathbun Lake 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 The Preserve On Rathbun Lake strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6269.0 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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