55% match
For Red tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Diamond Links Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Diamond Links Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Diamond Links 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 26%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
15
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
29.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Diamond Links Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Diamond Links Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
diamond.links.gc@gmail.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
200 Fairway Dr, Catlettsburg, KY 41129, USA
Course Description
Diamond Links is a golf course located in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. The facility features an 18-hole course with pristine greens and challenging fairways, offering scenic views of Kentucky’s rolling hills and a relaxed Appalachian hospitality. The club highlights both traditional 18-hole play and a Par 3 format option for shorter rounds, along with clubhouse dining and associated amenities evident on the site. Visitors can book tee times online and explore course information, events, and dining options at Buddy's Clubhouse Grill within the same complex.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(165 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 Diamond Links Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers a stern front nine test of ball striking and positioning followed by a birdie-laden back nine stressing short game finesse. Players repeatedly weigh safe plays against attack on short par fours and reachable par fives amid shifting nine-hole pressures.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 715788 yards5293 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.3Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.9 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 515 | 195 | 494 | 400 | 313 | 368 | 345 | 173 | 3173 | 162 | 291 | 334 | 332 | 388 | 356 | 170 | 308 | 274 | 2615 | 5788 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715788 yards5293 metersCR 74.5Bogey 105.6Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.6 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.0 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 515 | 195 | 494 | 400 | 313 | 368 | 345 | 173 | 3173 | 162 | 291 | 334 | 332 | 388 | 356 | 170 | 308 | 274 | 2615 | 5788 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715036 yards4605 metersCR 69.8Bogey 98.9Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 464 | 131 | 431 | 364 | 284 | 329 | 265 | 146 | 2696 | 124 | 265 | 290 | 308 | 353 | 326 | 138 | 291 | 245 | 2340 | 5036 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714472 yards4089 metersCR 66.8Bogey 94.0Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 45.3 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 418 | 111 | 328 | 331 | 275 | 280 | 251 | 142 | 2401 | 116 | 182 | 276 | 281 | 319 | 309 | 108 | 263 | 217 | 2071 | 4472 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715430 yards4965 metersCR 72.3Bogey 102.4Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.0 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 495 | 146 | 465 | 385 | 301 | 343 | 297 | 154 | 2937 | 139 | 281 | 320 | 324 | 365 | 348 | 155 | 299 | 262 | 2493 | 5430 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Diamond Links 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For Red tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
10 Week Flagship Program for Diamond Links Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Diamond Links Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it close: set up par or better every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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63% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
67% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
54% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
24% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
72% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
70% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
Precision15%
69% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
85% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
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%
47% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control33%
Accuracy28%
51% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
50% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
56% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion13%
Precision13%
49% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
24% match
For Gold tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
54% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control32%
Visualization25%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim25%
Alignment21%
65% match
For Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
76% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
42% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy42%
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
74% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control15%
Aim14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
79% match
For Blue tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
83% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
31% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim17%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Aim12%
37% match
For Blue tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Links Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Diamond Links Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Diamond Links Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Diamond Links Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Diamond Links Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5130 yards. The back tees extend to 5788.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Diamond Links Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 Diamond Links Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5788.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Diamond Links Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Diamond Links Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5788.0 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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