58% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Deer Trails Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Deer Trails Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 16%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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Deer Trails Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Deer Trails Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
11707 Custer Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
Course Description
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.
historic district • trail-connected community • fort smith • western arkansas • economic development • real estate sales • public-private partnerships • job creation • residential growth • commercial development • arkansas college of health education • medical campus • redevelopment authority • fort chaffee redevelopment • property for sale • development milestone • tax revenue • business district • historic preservation • mixed-use development • industrial tenants • transportation infrastructure • commercial retail • residential units • recreational amenities
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1948
Google 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 Deer Trails Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course creates steady pressure for precise tee shots and irons on short holes where misses spark bogey chains. Par fives repeat layup choices that test safe scoring paths.
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 715900 yards5395 metersCR 67.9Bogey 90.5Slope 122
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 |
F
Forward/Red/Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704350 yards3978 metersCR 64.8Bogey 90.4Slope 109
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 |
M
Middle/white Tee
Gender: FemalePar 696110 yards5587 metersCR 74.4Bogey 103.5Slope 123
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deer Trails 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For White/Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started72% match
For White/Blue tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
53% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Deer Trails Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
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 · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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44% match
For White/Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment24%
Aim15%
72% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
63% match
For White/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 White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision15%
Alignment13%
73% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision29%
Alignment14%
77% match
For White/Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Precision16%
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Get Started50% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment26%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
60% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
57% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment12%
58% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
42% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
48% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Aim15%
77% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
70% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started59% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Aim13%
58% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy17%
Alignment12%
69% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
62% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
51% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring30%
Distance Control12%
50% match
For Forward/Red/Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy14%
Visualization10%
60% match
For Middle/white tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
43% match
For Middle/white tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Middle/white tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment27%
Scoring24%
68% match
For Middle/white tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Aim27%
Scoring27%
71% match
For Middle/white tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started47% match
For Middle/white tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
55% match
For Middle/white tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring28%
Accuracy13%
26% match
For Middle/white tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
33% match
For Middle/white tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Middle/white tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Aim20%
63% match
For Middle/white tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision16%
Aim13%
63% match
For Middle/white tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Middle/white tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
Aim14%
59% match
For Middle/white tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Deer Trails Golf Course
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United States
The Trails (Players Tour)
7/26/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Trails Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Deer Trails Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Deer Trails Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deer Trails Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at Deer Trails Golf Course?
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.
How long is Deer Trails Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6110.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Deer Trails Golf Course and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Deer Trails Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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