74% match
For Gold tees
Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
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University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 18%Alignment 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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 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
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enwynne@umn.edu
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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
2175 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55108, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1929
Google 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 University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests repeated wedge precision on short par threes and fours, with back nine slope raising bogey risks on tough par fours. Safe tee irons preserve pars amid difficulty spread.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715411 yards4948 metersCR 71.6Bogey 100.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.6 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | — | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 140 | 352 | 340 | 135 | 294 | 450 | 178 | 444 | 2678 | 281 | 268 | 351 | 430 | 268 | 305 | 314 | 120 | 396 | 2733 | 5411 |
M
Maroon Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716259 yards5723 metersCR 76.4Bogey 107.2Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 55.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | — | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 190 | 386 | 359 | 167 | 326 | 476 | 195 | 480 | 2949 | 344 | 356 | 417 | 536 | 310 | 390 | 377 | 145 | 435 | 3310 | 6259 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716059 yards5540 metersCR 75.3Bogey 105.5Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 54.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | — | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 175 | 370 | 355 | 159 | 306 | 464 | 185 | 472 | 2849 | 339 | 347 | 411 | 525 | 280 | 390 | 374 | 135 | 409 | 3210 | 6059 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
58% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim23%
Alignment12%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
14 Week Flagship Program for University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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77% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Aim12%
56% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
68% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
52% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
80% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Precision17%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring12%
77% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
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Get Started65% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion11%
Accuracy11%
62% match
For White tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
28% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
58% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Dispersion25%
Precision24%
Aim22%
56% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
57% match
For White tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
Accuracy15%
50% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
48% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
35% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
84% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
56% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
71% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion11%
80% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Alignment15%
58% match
For Maroon tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision20%
Trajectory14%
67% match
For Maroon tees
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Maroon tees
Beat streaks, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
44% match
For Maroon tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Maroon tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics18%
Aim17%
61% match
For Maroon tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started28% match
For Maroon tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
33% match
For Maroon tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Maroon tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
62% match
For Maroon tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Maroon tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
63% match
For Maroon tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Maroon tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For Maroon tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5835 yards. The back tees extend to 6259.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.4 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 University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6259.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course and how should I play it?
University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course 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 University Of Minnesota, Les Bolstad Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6259.0 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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