Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee Springs Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
213
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 Springs Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cherokee Springs 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 Springs Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Chip | Scattered 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 | 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 chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cherokee Springs Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golfpro@cherrysprings.com
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Facilities
Location
700 E Ballentine Rd, Tahlequah, OK 74464, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Burel Berry
Opened
1989
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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 Springs Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Tees
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 478 | 371 | 143 | 310 | 566 | 387 | 173 | 370 | 3181 | 543 | 369 | 282 | 174 | 575 | 340 | 313 | 208 | 385 | 3189 | 6370 |
Middle Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.2 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 467 | 348 | 127 | 290 | 520 | 332 | 161 | 322 | 2935 | 507 | 342 | 262 | 164 | 553 | 322 | 297 | 186 | 359 | 2992 | 5927 |
Red Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 51.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.7 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 457 | 293 | 107 | 272 | 465 | 291 | 150 | 270 | 2618 | 456 | 319 | 238 | 127 | 439 | 283 | 290 | 160 | 226 | 2538 | 5156 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherokee Springs 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileMatch plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Cherokee Springs Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherokee Springs Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cherokee Springs 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 Springs Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Cherokee Springs Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Cherokee Springs Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Cherokee Springs Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherokee Springs Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5763 yards. The back tees extend to 6370.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cherokee Springs Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Cherokee Springs Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6370.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Cherokee Springs 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 Springs Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6370.0 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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