60% match
For Black tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wakonda Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Wakonda Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wakonda 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 27%Precision 21%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Alignment 12%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wakonda Club
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 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
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wakonda Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
daves@wakondaclub.com
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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
3915 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA
Course Description
Wakonda Club is the private club providing Des Moines leaders and families recreational amenities and community for almost 100 years. Members can play our nationally-recognized golf course, pick up a racket on the clay tennis courts or lounge in the shaded poolside oasis. They enjoy dining in our restaurant and bar or al fresco with the best views of downtown and host events in spaces overlooking the golf course and beautiful pools. Generations of Des Moines residents have built a community at Wakonda Club where lifelong friendships begin, children grow up and reminisce on fond memories, business deals are made on the golf course and staff becomes family as important moments are celebrated together.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Langford
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(276 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 Wakonda Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a grinding battle with long par fours testing drives and irons on every turn while par fives offer birdie bait but punish greed, especially as back nine difficulty climbs to squeeze scores tight.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736897 yards6307 metersCR 81.0Bogey 116.4Slope 150
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.5 · BR 57.6 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 40.5 · BR 58.8 · Slope 155
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 431 | 166 | 431 | 421 | 549 | 418 | 365 | 549 | 188 | 3518 | 441 | 408 | 361 | 529 | 201 | 510 | 430 | 188 | 311 | 3379 | 6897 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736489 yards5934 metersCR 78.7Bogey 112.9Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 57.5 · Slope 152
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 132 | 382 | 410 | 505 | 399 | 348 | 509 | 169 | 3264 | 429 | 396 | 351 | 510 | 168 | 490 | 422 | 158 | 301 | 3225 | 6489 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736306 yards5766 metersCR 77.7Bogey 111.4Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.5 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.9 · Slope 150
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 136 | 373 | 400 | 450 | 390 | 345 | 500 | 160 | 3155 | 425 | 386 | 341 | 500 | 147 | 490 | 412 | 150 | 300 | 3151 | 6306 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wakonda 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Dispersion11%
67% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision31%
Trajectory13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Wakonda Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wakonda Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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47% match
For Black tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
33% match
For Black tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Visualization23%
Accuracy21%
35% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment23%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started63% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
81% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
51% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory18%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
62% match
For Blue tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
78% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Alignment18%
48% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
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Get Started47% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim24%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion17%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
Precision21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Precision14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Scoring13%
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Get Started39% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
82% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
53% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
21% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
28% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
35% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
88% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
58% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
63% 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%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Alignment16%
76% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Precision19%
70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision33%
Aim12%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Wakonda Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
Principal Charity Classic Jr.
6/7/2026
Tournament
Principal Charity Classic Jr.
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Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wakonda Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Wakonda Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Wakonda Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Wakonda Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 150.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 81.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wakonda Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6602 yards. The back tees extend to 6897.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wakonda Club?
With a course rating of 81.0 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 Wakonda Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6897.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Wakonda Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Wakonda Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 150.0 and yardage reaching 6897.0 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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