42% match
For Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dead Horse Lake Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Dead Horse Lake Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dead Horse Lake Golf 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 20%Precision 20%Aim 19%Alignment 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.
20
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
34.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dead Horse Lake Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dead Horse Lake Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
trey@deadhorselake.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
555 Frank Gardner Ln, Knoxville, TN 37932, USA
Course Description
Dead Horse Lake Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering a par-72 layout with four tees and yardages ranging from 6,300 to 4,600. The recently renovated course provides a relaxed environment for players of all ages and skill levels, with a family-owned operation focused on delivering an enjoyable round. The club features a driving range, tee times, and a rewards program, along with nearby amenities and frequent outings. Located in the Knoxville area, it serves East Tennessee golfers seeking an affordable public course experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Parker
Opened
1972
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⭐4.2(393 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 Dead Horse Lake Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop short par four tests that pressure iron accuracy for safe pars, paired with par fives forcing smart layups to dodge blowup scores. Back nine sharpens the challenge with elevated difficulty on select tough holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746286 yards5748 metersCR 75.4Bogey 105.9Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 466 | 360 | 138 | 475 | 366 | 187 | 360 | 390 | 3062 | 510 | 137 | 350 | 404 | 373 | 295 | 170 | 505 | 480 | 3224 | 6286 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745299 yards4845 metersCR 70.8Bogey 99.3Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 400 | 275 | 122 | 372 | 292 | 145 | 303 | 350 | 2549 | 370 | 111 | 315 | 330 | 346 | 270 | 133 | 450 | 425 | 2750 | 5299 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725839 yards5339 metersCR 72.9Bogey 102.2Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.2 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 421 | 314 | 130 | 385 | 346 | 165 | 346 | 370 | 2779 | 486 | 116 | 355 | 361 | 360 | 285 | 155 | 485 | 457 | 3060 | 5839 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dead Horse Lake Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile26% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim25%
Precision13%
77% match
For Blue tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Precision15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Dead Horse Lake Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dead Horse Lake Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory12%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
34% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
84% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment22%
Precision16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
Aim17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment18%
Precision14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision25%
Aim16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring29%
Alignment28%
65% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy16%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
60% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
74% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
56% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control26%
Visualization21%
61% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
49% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Trajectory25%
Scoring21%
49% match
For White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
54% match
For White tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory23%
Precision23%
Scoring17%
80% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
54% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim13%
Alignment12%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Dispersion16%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim21%
Precision12%
61% match
For Gold tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
78% match
For Gold tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Gold tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Gold tees
Get close to pin, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Scoring25%
Dispersion17%
52% match
For Gold tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
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Get Started60% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment25%
Accuracy13%
79% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Dead Horse Lake Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dead Horse Lake Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Dead Horse Lake Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Dead Horse Lake Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Dead Horse Lake Golf Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dead Horse Lake Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5792 yards. The back tees extend to 6286.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dead Horse Lake Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.4 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 Dead Horse Lake Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6286.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Dead Horse Lake Golf Club and how should I play it?
Dead Horse Lake Golf 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 Dead Horse Lake Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6286.0 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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