Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Cherokee Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cherokee 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cherokee Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cherokee Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2501 Alexander Rd, Louisville, KY 40204, USA
Course Description
Louisville Parks and Recreation operates ten public golf courses in Louisville, Kentucky, offering affordable, quality golfing experiences with each course having its own character. The Department oversees pro shops, memberships, and tournaments, including USGA handicaps through local associations. Courses are open daylight to dark seven days a week, with tee times and events managed through the park system. The organization emphasizes accessible golf and community programs across Louisville and surrounding areas in Kentucky.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow/Larry Packard
Opened
1904
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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 Cherokee Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.3 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 527 | 301 | 295 | 213 | 295 | 184 | 358 | 202 | 453 | 2828 | 527 | 301 | 295 | 213 | 295 | 184 | 358 | 202 | 453 | 2828 | 5656 |
Orange Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 37.9 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 37.9 · Slope 91
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 189 | 194 | 122 | 237 | 127 | 204 | 94 | 244 | 1716 | 305 | 189 | 194 | 122 | 237 | 127 | 204 | 94 | 244 | 1716 | 3432 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 40.0 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 39.9 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 432 | 245 | 244 | 150 | 242 | 127 | 211 | 152 | 366 | 2169 | 432 | 245 | 244 | 150 | 242 | 127 | 211 | 152 | 366 | 2169 | 4338 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.2 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.2 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 510 | 289 | 288 | 185 | 279 | 155 | 308 | 192 | 445 | 2651 | 510 | 289 | 288 | 185 | 279 | 155 | 308 | 192 | 445 | 2651 | 5302 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.2 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.2 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 463 | 267 | 257 | 158 | 247 | 143 | 290 | 170 | 371 | 2366 | 463 | 267 | 257 | 158 | 247 | 143 | 290 | 170 | 371 | 2366 | 4732 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherokee 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 profileConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Cherokee Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherokee Golf Course. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Get StartedStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cherokee Golf Course
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 Cherokee Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Cherokee Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Cherokee Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Cherokee Golf Course technically exacting. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherokee Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4544 yards. The back tees extend to 5656.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cherokee Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.4 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cherokee Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5656.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cherokee 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 Cherokee Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 5656.0 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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