53% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Veterans Memorial Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Veterans 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.
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Skill Distribution
Scoring 28%Distance Control 24%Precision 16%Aim 16%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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Veterans Memorial 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
2000 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428, USA
Course Description
Veterans Memorial Golf Course is a public, nine-hole golf facility in Clear Lake, Iowa. Established in 1922 and renamed to honor local war veterans, the lakeside 61-acre course offers a par-36 layout with varying yardages and a clubhouse that has been in operation since 1962. The course features bluegrass fairways and greens, with a renovated clubhouse and a pro shop serving nearby residents and visitors. It hosts regular hours from morning to evening and provides amenities such as season pass options and visitor information for golfers in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1922
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(42 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 Veterans Memorial Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats short par fours and reachable par fives on both nines with varied par threes, creating constant pressure to pick safe irons over risks while long par fives threaten blowup scores from bad spots.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725790 yards5294 metersCR 67.2Bogey 87.4Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.7 · Slope 109
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | — | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 159 | 455 | 190 | 155 | 335 | 362 | 449 | 490 | 2895 | 300 | 159 | 455 | 190 | 155 | 335 | 362 | 449 | 490 | 2895 | 5790 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725406 yards4943 metersCR 70.2Bogey 95.8Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.9 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.9 · Slope 109
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | — | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 159 | 375 | 190 | 155 | 335 | 317 | 449 | 423 | 2703 | 300 | 159 | 375 | 190 | 155 | 335 | 317 | 449 | 423 | 2703 | 5406 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725046 yards4614 metersCR 68.0Bogey 93.2Slope 107
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.6 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.6 · Slope 107
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | — | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 145 | 369 | 142 | 126 | 327 | 317 | 374 | 423 | 2523 | 300 | 145 | 369 | 142 | 126 | 327 | 317 | 374 | 423 | 2523 | 5046 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Veterans 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Gold tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Scoring13%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP8 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision26%
Scoring16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Veterans Memorial Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Veterans Memorial 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
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55% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Dispersion19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision32%
Scoring13%
66% match
For Gold 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 Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision14%
Trajectory12%
57% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
78% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Aim15%
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Get Started53% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For Red tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
68% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment27%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
16% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
70% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Trajectory12%
60% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
53% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment22%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started58% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim30%
Alignment23%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
74% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring23%
Trajectory17%
77% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
65% match
For White tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Aim19%
60% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy33%
Aim12%
58% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring28%
Alignment23%
43% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
47% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory23%
53% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
63% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started39% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment23%
51% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy23%
Visualization13%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision28%
Aim19%
63% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
74% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Visualization12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Veterans Memorial Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Veterans Memorial Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Veterans Memorial Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 109.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Veterans Memorial Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5418 yards. The back tees extend to 5790.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Veterans Memorial Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.2 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Veterans Memorial Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5790.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Veterans Memorial Golf Course and how should I play it?
Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 109.0 and yardage reaching 5790.0 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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