50% match
For Black tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Denison Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 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
Denison Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Denison 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 19%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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Denison Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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 | 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| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Denison Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tbishop@denisongolfclub.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 Newark Granville Rd, Granville, OH 43023, USA
Course Description
Denison Golf Club in the Columbus suburb of Granville was designed in 1924 by the world famous Scottish golf course architect, Donald Ross. This premier public golf course exemplifies his philosophy of using the natural rolling wooden terrain to create settings for each hole, with elevated and undulating greens, and 63 artfully placed sand bunkers.While this course could be challenging to the most experienced golfer, Denison Golf Club offers four tee positions to give every skill level an opportunity to enjoy a pleasurable round of golf.Course Details18-hole, par 716,559 yard layout, designed in 1924 by Donald RossPractice RangePutting GreensLocker FacilitiesClubhouse featuring snack bar and patio overlooking the courseGolf Shop, offering the latest trends and fashion in men's and women's apparel, gifts and accessories.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1924
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⭐4.7(267 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 Denison Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four pressure testing drive and iron control, with back nine ramping risk through steeper slope and steady bogey demands. Players must chain solid full shots to avoid snowballing doubles on tough stretches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716559 yards5998 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.4Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 444 | 422 | 233 | 396 | 501 | 175 | 434 | 368 | 3307 | 540 | 390 | 504 | 323 | 187 | 440 | 330 | 169 | 369 | 3252 | 6559 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716210 yards5678 metersCR 69.8Bogey 93.6Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 416 | 408 | 160 | 365 | 482 | 158 | 423 | 347 | 3085 | 523 | 389 | 484 | 308 | 169 | 426 | 324 | 147 | 355 | 3125 | 6210 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715530 yards5057 metersCR 66.7Bogey 89.7Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.3 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 352 | 318 | 130 | 347 | 420 | 146 | 402 | 328 | 2755 | 455 | 327 | 423 | 293 | 151 | 352 | 305 | 129 | 340 | 2775 | 5530 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Denison 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 profile39% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Black tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy27%
Aim8%
60% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Denison Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Denison Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started57% match
For Black tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
63% match
For Black tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
42% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
80% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
71% 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%
56% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Precision22%
53% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
64% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
Aim14%
67% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control30%
Aim14%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Aim28%
Precision18%
55% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Scoring38%
Aim13%
61% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment16%
Aim14%
66% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Precision13%
39% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
49% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
38% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
84% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
68% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Aim14%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment13%
Accuracy13%
54% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
Alignment13%
47% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
53% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Scoring20%
Dispersion11%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision20%
Scoring12%
71% match
For Blue 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 Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim18%
Scoring13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
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Denison Spring Shootout
4/19/2026
Stroke Play
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NCAA Division III
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Stroke Play
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NCAA Division III
men
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Frequently Asked Questions about Denison Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Denison Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Denison Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Denison Golf Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Denison Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6044 yards. The back tees extend to 6559.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Denison Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Denison Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6559.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Denison Golf Club and how should I play it?
Denison 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 Denison Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6559.0 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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