Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Buck.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
70
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
5
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buck, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Buck.
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19605 Bloomfield Road
Deer Run Golf Course is a 27-hole public golf destination located in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. It offers outings, tournaments, weddings, meetings, and other special events in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. The course features expansive greens and is set against Carolinian hardwood forests, with water coming into play on many holes, creating memorable experiences for golfers of all skill levels. Conveniently located near Windsor, London, and Chatham, it positions itself as a premier southern Ontario golf haven.
27-hole golf course • public golf course • golf outings • golf tournaments • weddings • meetings • special events • southern ontario golf • carolinian hardwood forests • water hazards • golf destination • family friendly golf
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1993
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Buck hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Buck hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileThread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buck. 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.
Full 56 days 76 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Short Game · Mixed
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Flop
Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0
Short Game · Sand
See your bunker shot landing and rolling out—then execute
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Short Game · Flop
Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Buck and what to expect.
Players often find Buck technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Buck 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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