77% match
For Purple tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Wilds Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
The Wilds Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Wilds Golf 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 25%Precision 22%Aim 20%Distance Control 18%Alignment 12%
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.
16
Average HCP
8.4
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Wilds Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Wilds Golf 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
3151 Wilds Ridge Ct, Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA
Course Description
The Wilds Golf Club, designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, is nestled in a breathtaking natural setting of Ponderosa Pines, hardwoods, wetlands, and wildlife habitats. Just a short drive from the Twin Cities, The Wilds has 150 feet of elevation changes, water in play on nearly half the holes, swift bentgrass fairways and over 70 strategically placed bunkers. The Wilds stretches 7,025 yards from the Weiskopf tees, with a slope of 152 and a course rating of 74.5 (one of the highest in the state). Multiple sets of tees as well as generously wide fairways, enable golfers of all levels to enjoy the course.The Wilds Clubhouse, a stylish Frank Lloyd Wright inspired design, offers a spectacular view of the Minneapolis Skyline and the eighteenth hole. The facility includes: locker rooms with showers, sports bar with satellite televisions, banquet rooms, bride's room, golf shop and restaurant. The restaurant is open year round and provides for casual dining by day and fine dining by night with the twinkling lights of the Twin Cities in the distance. It's the perfect place for family, golf, business, or holiday functions.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Weiskopf/Jay Morrish
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(509 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 Wilds Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Purple
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated tight decisions on tee shots for long par fours that risk bogeys on misses, while par fives push positioning for birdie shots but threaten doubles.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727012 yards6412 metersCR 74.0Bogey 100.9Slope 145
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.5 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 517 | 170 | 340 | 478 | 460 | 174 | 540 | 378 | 3463 | 433 | 224 | 528 | 165 | 487 | 378 | 330 | 560 | 444 | 3549 | 7012 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 725118 yards4680 metersCR 65.4Bogey 89.1Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.4 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 401 | 103 | 237 | 370 | 324 | 148 | 372 | 277 | 2549 | 285 | 134 | 391 | 129 | 369 | 299 | 202 | 415 | 345 | 2569 | 5118 |
P
Purple Tee
Gender: MalePar 726449 yards5897 metersCR 71.4Bogey 97.4Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.5 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 484 | 152 | 292 | 429 | 384 | 167 | 529 | 353 | 3152 | 410 | 180 | 500 | 156 | 453 | 355 | 295 | 527 | 421 | 3297 | 6449 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Wilds Golf 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Purple tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
53% match
For Purple tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
23% match
For Purple tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Wilds Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Wilds Golf Club. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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47% match
For Purple tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory18%
Precision16%
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Get Started42% match
For Purple tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision26%
Mechanics26%
71% match
For Purple tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
54% match
For Purple tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Purple tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Purple tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Purple tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim29%
Scoring10%
72% match
For Purple tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Purple tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
76% match
For Purple tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
58% match
For Purple tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Alignment15%
75% match
For Purple tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
41% match
For Black tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started41% match
For Black tees
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
48% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment21%
Accuracy16%
26% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy38%
Visualization24%
58% match
For Black tees
Control rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion15%
Precision14%
70% match
For Black tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision20%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Black tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Precision23%
Dispersion21%
59% match
For Black tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control23%
Precision14%
62% match
For Black tees
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision28%
Green Reading18%
65% match
For Black tees
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
41% match
For Black tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Black tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
62% match
For Black tees
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
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Get Started41% match
For Black tees
Control 9 Ft Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Black tees
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
65% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
74% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Black 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 Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Aim14%
85% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
39% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment25%
Accuracy21%
69% match
For Orange tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
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Get Started71% match
For Orange tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
59% match
For Orange tees
Dial in touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Aim18%
54% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Accuracy14%
51% match
For Orange tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Wilds Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Wilds Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Wilds Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Wilds Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 145.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Wilds Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6065 yards. The back tees extend to 7012.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Wilds Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Wilds Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7012.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is The Wilds Golf Club and how should I play it?
The Wilds Golf Club 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 The Wilds Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 7012.0 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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