60% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Catawba Island Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Catawba Island Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Catawba Island 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 29%Scoring 23%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%Dispersion 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.
16.9
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Catawba Island Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Catawba Island Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
frontdesk@cicclub.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
4235 East Beach Club Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USA
Course Description
The Catawba Island Club, conceived by Jim Stouffer Sr., in the fall of 1967 has evolved to become one of the finest clubs on the Great Lakes. Renowned for its natural beauty, CIC is nestled into a quiet section of the Western Basin of Lake Erie only an hour's drive from Cleveland and Toledo and a two-hour trip from Columbus or Detroit. The Club provides a variety of recreational offerings from boating, fitness, golf, and tennis, to dining, entertainment and endless children's activities. Generations of families have come to the shores of Lake Erie to renew and create their fondest memories at CIC, "Your home away from home." In addition to its 320-slip marina with direct access to Lake Erie and the islands, CIC offers two outdoor heated pools, an Arthur Hills 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, new clay Har-True tennis courts, a health and fitness center, and a full marine service and winter storage facility. Varied dining experiences overlook the lakeshore, golf course and swimming pool complex providing a breathtaking panorama in all seasons. Hotel rooms provide pleasant surroundings for weekend stays and business retreats. Private rooms of various sizes can accomodate parties, family celebrations, and a variety of business meetings.
recreational club • golf • marina • tennis • dining • family activities • fitness • Lake Erie • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Hills/Chips Letterhos
Opened
1928
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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 Catawba Island Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Champ (Bl)
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four grinds needing drive power and iron trust, with par fives tempting reach but risking big numbers, front nine pressing harder overall.
B
Back (Wh) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726294 yards5755 metersCR 70.7Bogey 95.0Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 390 | 370 | 350 | 502 | 185 | 550 | 405 | 160 | 3252 | 460 | 510 | 330 | 335 | 135 | 155 | 362 | 395 | 360 | 3042 | 6294 |
C
Champ (Bl) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726746 yards6169 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.2Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.6 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 420 | 395 | 375 | 540 | 210 | 590 | 430 | 185 | 3505 | 485 | 535 | 350 | 370 | 160 | 176 | 380 | 405 | 380 | 3241 | 6746 |
C
Champ +(BL) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726841 yards6255 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.8Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 446 | 388 | 386 | 530 | 215 | 632 | 423 | 205 | 3585 | 480 | 533 | 344 | 376 | 157 | 167 | 402 | 414 | 383 | 3256 | 6841 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Catawba Island 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
75% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Precision17%
70% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Catawba Island Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Catawba Island 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control17%
Precision14%
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Get Started71% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy21%
Precision17%
65% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Dispersion32%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
51% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
61% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
61% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment15%
Aim10%
51% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
61% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Champ (Bl) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
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Get Started54% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
53% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
73% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Thread the gap, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Precision20%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring20%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
86% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
60% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment22%
Accuracy11%
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Get Started52% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
71% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Precision16%
60% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment26%
Accuracy22%
62% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
23% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
75% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
31% match
For Champ +(BL) tees
Mix short game shots, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
62% match
For Back (Wh) tees
Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Back (Wh) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
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Get Started58% match
For Back (Wh) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization19%
65% match
For Back (Wh) tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Catawba Island Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Catawba Island Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Catawba Island Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Catawba Island Club challenges consistency. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Catawba Island Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6568 yards. The back tees extend to 6841.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Catawba Island Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Catawba Island Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6841.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Catawba Island 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 Catawba Island Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6841.0 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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