39% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Circling Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Circling Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Circling Hills 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Circling Hills 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 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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Circling Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rogerpollock@pga.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
10240 Carolina Trace Rd, Harrison, OH 45030, USA
Course Description
Circling Hills Golf Course is a golf course located in southern Ohio, offering a links-style course with challenging par 3s and reachable par 5s. The course and facilities provide an excellent golf experience for players and their friends, with a shaded pavilion for post-round drinks and conversation.
golf course • links style course • golf facilities • golf experience • golf outings • links style • shot-making • greens • golf • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Guyman
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(203 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 Circling Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on precise short and mid irons for approaches to nearly every green, where bogeys pile up fast from misses on key par fours and longer par fives. The back nine raises the heat with greater overall toughness.
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715445 yards4979 metersCR 71.5Bogey 99.9Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.7 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 140 | 300 | 145 | 455 | 155 | 435 | 335 | 445 | 2770 | 345 | 145 | 340 | 140 | 365 | 325 | 500 | 375 | 140 | 2675 | 5445 |
W
White/Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715195 yards4750 metersCR 69.9Bogey 97.3Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 140 | 300 | 125 | 455 | 155 | 435 | 325 | 430 | 2725 | 300 | 125 | 340 | 140 | 305 | 325 | 445 | 375 | 115 | 2470 | 5195 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714832 yards4418 metersCR 68.1Bogey 94.1Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.6 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 120 | 250 | 125 | 405 | 125 | 357 | 325 | 430 | 2462 | 300 | 125 | 325 | 125 | 305 | 305 | 445 | 325 | 115 | 2370 | 4832 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Circling Hills 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 profile41% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
78% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring18%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Circling Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Circling Hills 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 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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63% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
59% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started49% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
52% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
76% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Visualization13%
53% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment22%
Accuracy15%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Scoring22%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim13%
56% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Scoring11%
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Get Started64% match
For White/Yellow tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision26%
Green Reading14%
55% match
For White/Yellow tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy31%
Precision10%
69% match
For White/Yellow tees
Challenge limits, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
41% match
For White/Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
36% match
For White/Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
40% match
For White/Yellow tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
70% match
For White/Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision15%
Aim12%
63% match
For White/Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For White/Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim18%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For White/Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White/Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
63% match
For White/Yellow tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim24%
Scoring21%
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Get Started73% match
For White/Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For White/Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
63% match
For White/Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
18% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
18% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Precision10%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment25%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Circling Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Circling Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Circling Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Circling Hills Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Circling Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5138 yards. The back tees extend to 5445.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Circling Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.5 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Circling Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5445.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Circling Hills 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 Circling Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5445.0 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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