41% match
For Black tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Darby Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Darby Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Darby Creek 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%Aim 20%Scoring 19%Precision 18%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.
16.8
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Darby Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
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 Darby Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
darbycreekgolf@earthlink.net
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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
19300 Orchard Rd, Marysville, OH 43040, USA
Course Description
Darby Creek Golf Course is a public golf facility in Marysville, Ohio offering two distinct nine-hole layouts, the front nine with links-style holes and the back nine with a traditional American design. The course provides tee time bookings, driving range, and seasonal passes, along with golf outings, lessons, and clinics. Amenities include a clubhouse menu and events calendar, with handicap services via GHIN and gift cards. Located in Union County, the course emphasizes a traditional, scenic golf experience for local residents and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish/Brian Silva
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(132 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 Darby Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles where back nine lengths heighten bogey threats, demanding sharp irons to protect par and seize birdie spots on reachable fives.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727074 yards6468 metersCR 74.1Bogey 99.3Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.3 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 423 | 189 | 558 | 359 | 520 | 172 | 434 | 460 | 3484 | 335 | 194 | 426 | 462 | 502 | 436 | 211 | 549 | 475 | 3590 | 7074 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725466 yards4998 metersCR 66.6Bogey 88.5Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.9 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 326 | 124 | 425 | 311 | 435 | 115 | 350 | 358 | 2720 | 286 | 151 | 309 | 354 | 432 | 307 | 145 | 410 | 352 | 2746 | 5466 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725200 yards4755 metersCR 65.5Bogey 86.8Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 326 | 124 | 425 | 259 | 401 | 99 | 333 | 358 | 2601 | 228 | 121 | 309 | 354 | 403 | 307 | 116 | 409 | 352 | 2599 | 5200 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Darby Creek 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For Black tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
72% match
For Black tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Darby Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Darby Creek Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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63% match
For Black tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
47% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
42% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started63% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
61% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
64% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Precision22%
Dispersion19%
63% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Aim13%
50% match
For Gold tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Precision18%
77% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
78% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started72% match
For Gold tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Dispersion13%
56% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
49% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Precision32%
Dispersion20%
56% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Aim30%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
80% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
57% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion21%
Aim12%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
48% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
50% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Precision13%
70% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Alignment12%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Accuracy21%
58% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
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United States
COGA Darby Creek Tee Off
4/17/2026
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6/22/2026
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6/28/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Darby Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Darby Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Darby Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Darby Creek Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Darby Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6137 yards. The back tees extend to 7074.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Darby Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.1 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 Darby Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7074.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Darby Creek Golf Course and how should I play it?
Darby Creek Golf Course 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 Darby Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 7074.0 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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