51% match
For RED/RED tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee Trails Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Cherokee Trails Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cherokee Trails 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cherokee Trails Golf Course
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
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cherokee Trails 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
22706 S 504 Rd, Tahlequah, OK 74464, USA
Course Description
Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE) is the hospitality and entertainment division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the largest Native American tribe in the United States. CNE operates 11 locations, including casinos, resorts, hotels, entertainment venues, restaurants, and golf courses, employing over 4,000 people. The company plays a vital role in economic growth and cultural preservation for the Cherokee Nation. CNE's portfolio features notable properties such as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, which offers a wide range of gaming options, dining experiences, and accommodations. Other highlights include the Gold Strike Casino Resort, multiple Cherokee Casinos, and the upcoming Legends Resort and Casino in Arkansas. CNE also provides entertainment through venues like Hard Rock Live™ and Track 5™, along with various dining options, including award-winning steakhouses. The company significantly contributes to the local economy and supports community development initiatives, making it a key player in the region.
oklahoma casinos • tribal gaming • slots • table games • poker • live entertainment • hotels • dining venues • nightlife • promotions • rewards program • one star rewards • vip services • Collective Kitchens • flint creek steakhouse • the market place • horse racing • horse racing venues • tahlequah • gaming • entertainment • dining • live events • hospitality • community support
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tripp Davis/Amon Baker
Opened
1954
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(62 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 Cherokee Trails Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED/RED
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers mirror image nines packed with par four approach tests around short par threes and long par fives, forcing steady decisions to dodge bogey traps on repeats.
B
BLUE/BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726548 yards5987 metersCR 71.7Bogey 94.3Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 351 | 404 | 195 | 458 | 493 | 175 | 335 | 457 | 3274 | 406 | 351 | 404 | 195 | 458 | 493 | 175 | 335 | 457 | 3274 | 6548 |
R
RED/RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 724862 yards4446 metersCR 64.0Bogey 83.8Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.9 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.9 · Slope 107
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 250 | 340 | 100 | 370 | 368 | 95 | 236 | 358 | 2431 | 314 | 250 | 340 | 100 | 370 | 368 | 95 | 236 | 358 | 2431 | 4862 |
W
WHITE/WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726100 yards5578 metersCR 69.5Bogey 90.5Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.3 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 317 | 391 | 150 | 444 | 440 | 158 | 311 | 446 | 3050 | 393 | 317 | 391 | 150 | 444 | 440 | 158 | 311 | 446 | 3050 | 6100 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherokee Trails 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For RED/RED tees
Get square, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
39% match
For RED/RED tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
64% match
For RED/RED tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cherokee Trails Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherokee Trails 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For RED/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control31%
Visualization20%
70% match
For RED/RED tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For RED/RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
70% match
For RED/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Precision17%
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Get Started70% match
For RED/RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For RED/RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion14%
Precision12%
42% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
28% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
74% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
74% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
53% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
49% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
62% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
64% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
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Get Started76% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Alignment14%
62% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%
66% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
77% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
59% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Aim25%
Distance Control13%
27% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
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Get Started78% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
32% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
75% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
59% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision26%
Scoring9%
55% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
76% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision18%
Dispersion18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Trails Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Cherokee Trails Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Cherokee Trails Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cherokee Trails Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherokee Trails Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5705 yards. The back tees extend to 6548.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cherokee Trails Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Cherokee Trails Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6548.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Cherokee Trails Golf Course 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 Cherokee Trails Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6548.0 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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