35% match
For Blue tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Big Spring
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Big Spring Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Big Spring, 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 23%Precision 19%Aim 14%Dispersion 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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Big Spring
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Big Spring.
Contact Information
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
5901 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY 40205, USA
Course Description
Big Spring Country Club is a historic private country club operating across two campuses in Louisville and Goshen, Kentucky. Since 1926, it has offered championship golf along with dining, swimming, and racquets facilities, fostering fellowship and a strong sense of community among members. The club emphasizes recreation, camaraderie, and family-friendly programming attended by generations of members. It highlights its two campuses and a long-standing tradition of exceptional service and member engagement.
championship golf • two-campus country club • dining and events • swimming facilities • racquets facilities • private membership • historic country club • kentucky country club • family-friendly programming • community and fellowship • golf and country club lifestyle • membership benefits • member events • courtyard and campus facilities • golf • fine dining • tennis • swimming • country club • recreation • membership
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Davies/William Diddel/Arthur Hills/Rees Jones/Larry Packard/Tom Winton/Bryce Swanson
Opened
1926
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 Big Spring, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests through long par fours that demand straight drives and solid irons into greens. Par fives tempt birdies but spike trouble on mishits leading to ongoing bogey battles.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726958 yards6362 metersCR 74.3Bogey 99.7Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 562 | 169 | 395 | 388 | 417 | 179 | 552 | 389 | 452 | 3503 | 515 | 494 | 329 | 423 | 335 | 164 | 551 | 208 | 436 | 3455 | 6958 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726578 yards6015 metersCR 72.5Bogey 97.4Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.1 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 528 | 159 | 370 | 366 | 399 | 161 | 536 | 365 | 427 | 3311 | 484 | 470 | 307 | 403 | 322 | 145 | 538 | 192 | 406 | 3267 | 6578 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726335 yards5793 metersCR 71.4Bogey 96.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 137 | 370 | 366 | 382 | 161 | 512 | 365 | 386 | 3190 | 484 | 426 | 307 | 356 | 322 | 145 | 516 | 183 | 406 | 3145 | 6335 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Big Spring
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 profile42% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
52% match
For Blue tees
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring34%
Aim16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Big Spring
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Big Spring. 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Blue tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
20% match
For Blue tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
82% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Aim12%
49% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
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Get Started34% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
76% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Precision14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
39% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started49% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Trajectory35%
Precision22%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision25%
Scoring18%
57% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization19%
70% match
For Black tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Precision15%
60% match
For Black tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Black tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For Black tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
42% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
42% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Alignment10%
74% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
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Get Started80% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Aim13%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment16%
Aim15%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Accuracy14%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision27%
Alignment22%
34% match
For Yellow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy31%
Visualization14%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
20% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Big Spring
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Big Spring
Get answers to common questions about playing Big Spring and what to expect.
How difficult is Big Spring for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Big Spring challenges consistency. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Big Spring?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6646 yards. The back tees extend to 6958.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Big Spring?
With a course rating of 74.3 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 Big Spring and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6958.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Big Spring 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 Big Spring strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6958.0 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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