72% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thunder Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Thunder Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thunder 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 16%
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.
16.3
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thunder Hills Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thunder 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
16682 Thunder Hills Dr, Peosta, IA 52068, USA
Course Description
Thunder Hills is a country club located in Peosta, Iowa that focuses on delivering golf, recreational, dining, and social experiences for members, families, and guests. The club features a championship-style golf course with a state-of-the-art short game area, along with resort-style pool amenities and tennis/pickleball facilities. It also offers dining and grill services and a full-service golf shop, supported by a member-oriented atmosphere. The organization emphasizes a welcoming environment across its offerings, including events and social activities for the local community.
championship golf • short game area • golf shop • family-friendly pool • tennis and pickleball • dining and grill • weddings events • member experiences • peosta iowa golf • community club • golf membership • golf course maintenance • resort-style amenities • club calendar • mobile app instructions
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon Cunningham
Opened
1970
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(74 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 Thunder Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop iron accuracy tests on packed par fours alongside long par five blowup threats that spike back nine tension, pushing par protection every hole.This layout plays like a precision grinder with endless approach demands and par five greed traps forcing safe choices to protect score.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716562 yards6000 metersCR 77.7Bogey 109.9Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.4 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 583 | 186 | 341 | 157 | 415 | 347 | 375 | 515 | 3264 | 417 | 148 | 408 | 576 | 186 | 352 | 564 | 192 | 455 | 3298 | 6562 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716101 yards5579 metersCR 75.0Bogey 106.1Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 534 | 166 | 318 | 144 | 390 | 327 | 351 | 494 | 3040 | 402 | 135 | 385 | 525 | 154 | 323 | 549 | 156 | 432 | 3061 | 6101 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715488 yards5018 metersCR 71.6Bogey 101.0Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.3 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 482 | 143 | 275 | 118 | 344 | 287 | 305 | 449 | 2683 | 385 | 130 | 360 | 452 | 150 | 300 | 515 | 123 | 390 | 2805 | 5488 |
R
Red/Green Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714496 yards4111 metersCR 66.4Bogey 91.9Slope 108
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 332 | 90 | 241 | 101 | 297 | 250 | 223 | 383 | 2192 | 301 | 115 | 320 | 426 | 109 | 275 | 400 | 123 | 235 | 2304 | 4496 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thunder 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For Black tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring13%
72% match
For Black tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring30%
Accuracy18%
63% match
For Black tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Thunder Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thunder Hills Country 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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71% match
For Black tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Aim16%
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Get Started73% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy20%
Precision19%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Alignment12%
63% match
For Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
40% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
51% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision31%
Trajectory12%
63% match
For Blue tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min18 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
58% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring23%
72% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Blue 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 Blue tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
44% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Gold tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Dispersion19%
52% match
For Gold tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Accuracy20%
Visualization15%
44% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim25%
Dispersion16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim15%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
79% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control30%
Alignment27%
66% match
For Red/Green Combo tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim17%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started52% match
For Red/Green Combo tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading13%
62% match
For Red/Green Combo tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
38% match
For Red/Green Combo tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For Red/Green Combo tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Red/Green Combo tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Red/Green Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Accuracy21%
77% match
For Red/Green Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
67% match
For Red/Green Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Thunder Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thunder Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thunder Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Thunder Hills Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 77.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thunder Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5529 yards. The back tees extend to 6562.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thunder Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.7 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 Thunder Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6562.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Thunder 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 Thunder Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6562.0 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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