47% match
For Red tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Timberline Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
Timberline Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Timberline 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
Scoring 24%Precision 22%Distance Control 21%Aim 17%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.
19
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Timberline Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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 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
Pitch | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Timberline 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
19858 E Pleasant Grove Rd, Peosta, IA 52068, USA
Course Description
Timberline Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course located in Peosta, Iowa, set in the rolling hills of Dubuque County. The course features tree-lined fairways, water hazards with four ponds and two creeks, and notable elevation changes that offer scenic views. It serves local residents and visitors with daily fees, cart options, and event hosting opportunities, along with ongoing tournaments and calendars for upcoming events.
18-hole golf course • public golf • golf course rules • green fees • tournament hosting • golf events • elevation changes • ponds and creeks • Dubuque County golf • Peosta golf • cart fees • tee times • upcoming events • on-course experience • golf course • membership • fairways • greens • golfing • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mike Hall
Opened
1978
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(118 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 Timberline Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through mid length par fours that test iron placement repeatedly, paired with long par fives that tempt aggressive plays but raise double bogey risks, all tougher on the back nine.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726557 yards5996 metersCR 72.2Bogey 94.4Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.0 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | 11 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 488 | 168 | 392 | 200 | 485 | 419 | 352 | 369 | 3214 | 320 | 530 | 152 | 350 | 184 | 384 | 400 | 419 | 604 | 3343 | 6557 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 726131 yards5606 metersCR 70.4Bogey 91.6Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | 11 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 468 | 160 | 365 | 180 | 470 | 372 | 340 | 333 | 3012 | 299 | 511 | 135 | 329 | 161 | 364 | 356 | 400 | 564 | 3119 | 6131 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735256 yards4806 metersCR 71.2Bogey 97.9Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 10 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | 11 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 410 | 139 | 289 | 152 | 393 | 305 | 318 | 273 | 2588 | 270 | 362 | 118 | 280 | 142 | 312 | 289 | 361 | 534 | 2668 | 5256 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Timberline 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Precision11%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Trajectory18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Timberline Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Timberline Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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44% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
46% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
35% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
72% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
82% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
69% 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%
64% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Dispersion18%
65% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring12%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion14%
Precision14%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
63% match
For Black tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Aim13%
62% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
42% match
For Black tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
50% match
For Black tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
54% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Scoring32%
Alignment25%
61% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
72% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Scoring16%
51% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring27%
Alignment12%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
40% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Silver tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
59% match
For Silver tees
Set sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control15%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Silver tees
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
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Get Started63% match
For Silver tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
61% match
For Silver tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring23%
Trajectory16%
56% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
69% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Silver tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Visualization13%
60% match
For Silver tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Alignment12%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Timberline Golf Course
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United States
BGA Junior Event 11
6/10/2026
Tournament
BGA Junior Event 11
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Open for registration
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USKG Teen Series at Timberline Golf Club
7/5/2026
Tournament
USKG Teen Series at Timberline Golf Club
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Frequently Asked Questions about Timberline Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Timberline Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Timberline Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Timberline Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Timberline Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5906 yards. The back tees extend to 6557.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Timberline Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Timberline Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6557.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Timberline Golf Course 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 Timberline Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6557.0 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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