66% match
For Blue tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wandering Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Wandering Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wandering Creek 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 26%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 13%
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.
21
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wandering Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst irons a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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 | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wandering Creek 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
2436 233rd St, Marshalltown, IA 50158, USA
Course Description
Wandering Creek is a 9-hole golf course located in Marshalltown, Iowa. The facility features well-kept greens, creek hazards on several holes, and a clubhouse offering drinks, snacks, and social space for players before and after rounds. In addition to the outdoor course, the club provides indoor Full Swing golf simulators for year-round play and practice, along with online tee time booking and seasonal events and outings.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(46 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 Wandering Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating par four tests across matching front and back nines that stress iron play consistency amid modest overall demands. Scoring pressure builds steadily on top handicap holes where small errors lead to bogeys.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 725994 yards5481 metersCR 69.4Bogey 90.2Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.1 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 392 | 160 | 450 | 360 | 485 | 110 | 315 | 430 | 2997 | 295 | 392 | 160 | 450 | 360 | 485 | 110 | 315 | 430 | 2997 | 5994 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 724818 yards4406 metersCR 64.2Bogey 82.4Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.2 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.2 · Slope 98
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 275 | 103 | 346 | 275 | 365 | 100 | 300 | 365 | 2409 | 280 | 275 | 103 | 346 | 275 | 365 | 100 | 300 | 365 | 2409 | 4818 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725690 yards5203 metersCR 68.2Bogey 87.8Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 43.9 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 43.9 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 376 | 122 | 430 | 332 | 475 | 105 | 305 | 410 | 2845 | 290 | 376 | 122 | 430 | 332 | 475 | 105 | 305 | 410 | 2845 | 5690 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724818 yards4406 metersCR 68.2Bogey 96.0Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.0 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.0 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 275 | 103 | 346 | 275 | 365 | 100 | 300 | 365 | 2409 | 280 | 275 | 103 | 346 | 275 | 365 | 100 | 300 | 365 | 2409 | 4818 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wandering Creek 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 profile57% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Save with mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory20%
49% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Wandering Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wandering Creek Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion22%
Accuracy21%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Aim28%
Scoring24%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
66% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
66% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Aim15%
66% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring24%
Precision14%
49% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
45% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started85% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
73% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy26%
Visualization12%
41% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
57% match
For Red tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
62% match
For Red tees
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring25%
Aim18%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Precision18%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
45% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
49% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
Precision17%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment21%
73% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
81% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Precision16%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
52% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Trajectory15%
27% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wandering Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Wandering Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Wandering Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Wandering Creek Golf Course technically exacting. The 112.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wandering Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5406 yards. The back tees extend to 5994.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wandering Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.4 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 Wandering Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5994.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Wandering Creek 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 Wandering Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 5994.0 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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