Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Deer Trails Golf Course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deer Trails 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.
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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.
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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11707 Custer Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
Chaffee Crossing is a master-planned mixed-use community located on 7,000 acres of former military land in Fort Smith and Barling, Arkansas. Managed by the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority, it aims to create a sustainable and walkable environment that integrates residential, commercial, industrial, educational, and recreational spaces. The community features 24 residential neighborhoods with over 2,200 housing units, catering to a variety of household budgets. The area is designed to foster economic growth and quality of life, benefiting from strategic transportation access, including two US interstates and multiple rail lines. Ongoing development projects include residential complexes, grocery stores, and trail construction to enhance connectivity. Chaffee Crossing also boasts entertainment districts with restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions, such as the Chaffee Barbershop and Military Museum. The community supports a diverse audience, including residents, businesses, students, and visitors, contributing to its vibrant atmosphere and economic impact in Western Arkansas.
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Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1948
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Deer Trails Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Blue
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 343 | 353 | 420 | 346 | 127 | 495 | 194 | 451 | 3055 | 316 | 358 | 182 | 384 | 351 | 146 | 475 | 197 | 436 | 2845 | 5900 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 43.9 · Slope 101
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 260 | 230 | 280 | 265 | 119 | 355 | 152 | 342 | 2256 | 250 | 252 | 120 | 258 | 265 | 102 | 367 | 112 | 368 | 2094 | 4350 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 343 | 353 | 420 | 346 | 127 | 495 | 194 | 451 | 3055 | 326 | 343 | 353 | 420 | 346 | 127 | 495 | 194 | 451 | 3055 | 6110 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Deer Trails Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Deer Trails Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Deer Trails Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Deer Trails Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Deer Trails Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Deer Trails Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Deer Trails Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Deer Trails Golf Course 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 profilePick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deer Trails Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRoll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Deer Trails Golf Course and what to expect.
Deer Trails Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5230 yards. The back tees extend to 6110.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.4 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 6110.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Deer Trails 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6110.0 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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