88% match
For Yellow tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thief River Golf 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
Thief River Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thief River 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 23%Aim 16%Precision 16%Dispersion 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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thief River Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
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 | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is 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 Thief River Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
trgolfproshop@mncable.net
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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
13697 188TH St NE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Course Description
Thief River Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course located just north of Thief River Falls along the Thief River in Minnesota. The par-72 layout spans 6,336 yards with a 70.5 course rating and 120 slope, offering tee time booking for both public and members. The club features a pro shop, event hosting spaces, and a clubhouse with dining options, highlighting a rich history from its 1920s origins and later expansions. Visitors can book tee times online, learn about green fees and membership options, and stay connected for upcoming events and news.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Haugen
Opened
1922
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(52 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 Thief River Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tee-to-green precision tests through short par four and three approaches, balanced by par five birdie chances that turn risky on the tougher back nine where poor drives lead to bogeys.This course delivers repeating tee-to-green precision tests through short par four and three approaches, balanced by par five birdie chances that turn risky on the tougher back nine where poor drives lead to bogeys.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726334 yards5792 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 368 | 356 | 146 | 414 | 254 | 367 | 206 | 519 | 3027 | 358 | 160 | 357 | 392 | 590 | 138 | 540 | 341 | 431 | 3307 | 6334 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726114 yards5591 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 368 | 356 | 146 | 414 | 254 | 367 | 206 | 519 | 3027 | 332 | 143 | 344 | 365 | 570 | 128 | 532 | 322 | 351 | 3087 | 6114 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725531 yards5058 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.0Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.8 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 368 | 356 | 107 | 374 | 254 | 367 | 206 | 444 | 2873 | 313 | 105 | 317 | 321 | 448 | 118 | 457 | 274 | 305 | 2658 | 5531 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thief River 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile80% match
For Yellow tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Thief River Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thief River 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For Yellow tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started55% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
34% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim19%
Dispersion16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
51% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Accuracy14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
84% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Precision16%
79% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
25% 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%
52% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
68% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
70% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring14%
Aim14%
48% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring28%
Alignment17%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Thief River Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Thief River Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thief River Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thief River Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Thief River Golf Club technically exacting. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thief River Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5932 yards. The back tees extend to 6334.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thief River Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Thief River Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6334.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Thief River Golf 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 Thief River Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6334.0 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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