Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cynthiana Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Cynthiana Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cynthiana Country 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
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 Cynthiana Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cynthiana Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
hankwhalen4@pga.com
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Facilities
Location
1127 KY-36, Cynthiana, KY 41031, USA
Course Description
Cynthiana Country Club is Harrison County’s premier golf and pool destination in Kentucky, offering a scenic 9-hole course with rolling hills, lakes, and a setting that combines natural beauty with residential surroundings. The club features multiple tees to challenge players of all levels and provides golf instruction from a PGA teaching professional, Hank Whalen, focusing on simple, enjoyable improvement. In addition to golf, it hosts a pool facility and membership options, creating a year-round recreational hub for residents and visitors. The facility emphasizes community engagement through events, leagues, and lessons, making it a go-to destination for golf, swimming, and social activities in central Kentucky.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1956
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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 Cynthiana Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Yellow
Gold/Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.4 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 441 | 248 | 167 | 306 | 261 | 392 | 140 | 446 | 2717 | 315 | 433 | 266 | 159 | 314 | 321 | 307 | 149 | 435 | 2699 | 5416 |
Red/Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.1 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 271 | 362 | 243 | 159 | 275 | 314 | 229 | 133 | 347 | 2333 | 275 | 366 | 248 | 89 | 282 | 256 | 303 | 141 | 353 | 2313 | 4646 |
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 460 | 266 | 224 | 330 | 319 | 408 | 150 | 456 | 2929 | 358 | 441 | 276 | 173 | 350 | 321 | 397 | 153 | 461 | 2930 | 5859 |
Red/Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 271 | 362 | 243 | 159 | 275 | 314 | 229 | 133 | 347 | 2333 | 275 | 366 | 248 | 89 | 282 | 256 | 303 | 141 | 353 | 2313 | 4646 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cynthiana Country 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Cynthiana Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cynthiana Country 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedHit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFlop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cynthiana Country Club
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 Cynthiana Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cynthiana Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cynthiana Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cynthiana Country Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 115.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cynthiana Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5252 yards. The back tees extend to 5859.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cynthiana Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.2 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 Cynthiana Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5859.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Cynthiana Country Club and how should I play it?
Cynthiana Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Cynthiana Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5859.0 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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