59% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Veenker Memorial Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Veenker Memorial Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Veenker Memorial 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%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
19.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Veenker Memorial Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Veenker Memorial Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jpnewto@iastate.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
2916, Veenker Clubhouse, Veenker Dr, Ames, IA 50011, United States
Course Description
Veenker Memorial Golf Course is a public golf facility in Ames, Iowa operated in conjunction with Iowa State University’s Divison of Operations and Finance. It offers a driving range, an on-site clubhouse, tee-time reservations, golf instruction and club fitting, and spaces for group outings and leagues. The site highlights seasonal hours, occasional closures, and links to an online store for amenities. It serves the Ames, Iowa area and accommodates players of varying skill levels through its lessons, leagues, and special events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Perry Maxwell
Opened
1938
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(120 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 Veenker Memorial Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fives that test power off the tee alongside par fours needing exact irons, creating repeated scoring risks on a high-slope test where front nine bites harder.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726632 yards6064 metersCR 71.9Bogey 96.4Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.8 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 334 | 333 | 349 | 402 | 210 | 570 | 181 | 537 | 3351 | 540 | 155 | 330 | 160 | 416 | 420 | 544 | 182 | 534 | 3281 | 6632 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725233 yards4785 metersCR 66.4Bogey 87.6Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.3 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 250 | 203 | 330 | 319 | 132 | 475 | 123 | 432 | 2664 | 459 | 98 | 290 | 125 | 346 | 344 | 368 | 132 | 407 | 2569 | 5233 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725323 yards4867 metersCR 66.8Bogey 88.2Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.6 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 255 | 208 | 335 | 324 | 137 | 480 | 128 | 437 | 2709 | 464 | 103 | 295 | 130 | 351 | 349 | 373 | 137 | 412 | 2614 | 5323 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Veenker Memorial 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Aim27%
Alignment16%
47% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
45% match
For White tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Veenker Memorial Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Veenker Memorial 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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38% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
61% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started83% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim16%
Scoring12%
53% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
63% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion16%
Aim11%
71% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
49% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Scoring18%
Mechanics11%
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Get Started17% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
73% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Aim19%
66% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
52% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started47% match
For Blue tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
44% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
78% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
17% match
For Blue tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
54% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Precision19%
68% 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%
63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment27%
Precision10%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Veenker Memorial Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Veenker Memorial Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Veenker Memorial Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Veenker Memorial Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Veenker Memorial Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5932 yards. The back tees extend to 6632.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Veenker Memorial Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Veenker Memorial Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6632.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Veenker Memorial 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 Veenker Memorial Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6632.0 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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