Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dornick Hills G. & C. C.

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

187

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Dornick Hills G. & C. C. Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dornick Hills G. & C. C., 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 22%Aim 20%Accuracy 17%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.

19.1
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Dornick Hills G. & C. C.

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
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.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered 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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Dornick Hills G. & C. C..

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

derekclaborn@pga.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

519 Country Club Rd, Ardmore, OK 73401, USA

Course Description

Dornick Hills Country Club is a private 18-hole golf club established in 1914 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, renowned for its historic Perry Maxwell design and ongoing Tom Doak restoration. The club offers memberships, a members-only restaurant, private events, and group outings, serving as a regional historic golf destination with a family-oriented private club experience.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Architect

Perry Maxwell

Opened

1914

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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 Dornick Hills G. & C. C., all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four pressure where tee placement unlocks iron approaches but misses spark bogey chains, intensifying on a sterner back nine.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 706643 yards6074 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.6Slope 136

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 132

Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.4 · Slope 139

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434345434344444445343670
Handicap317951115113710614218812164
Yardage442179436169400556389169416315640338738445427946354916840034876643

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dornick Hills G. & C. C.

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 profile
77% match
For Red tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy11%

11 Week Flagship Program for Dornick Hills G. & C. C.

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dornick Hills G. & C. C.. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–56 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 103 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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70% match
For Red tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Red tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%

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62% match
For Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Precision14%
64% match
For Red tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control24%
29% match
For Blue tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
48% match
For Blue tees

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%

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84% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim15%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
76% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
29% match
For Black tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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69% match
For Black tees

Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
69% match
For Black tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
32% match
For Black tees

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Black tees

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Black tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Accuracy13%
56% match
For Black tees

Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Scoring11%

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43% match
For Black tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim33%
Alignment23%
70% match
For Black tees

Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Dornick Hills G. & C. C.

Get answers to common questions about playing Dornick Hills G. & C. C. and what to expect.

How difficult is Dornick Hills G. & C. C. for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Dornick Hills G. & C. C. technically exacting. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dornick Hills G. & C. C.?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5736 yards. The back tees extend to 6643.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Dornick Hills G. & C. C.?

With a course rating of 73.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Dornick Hills G. & C. C. and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6643.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Dornick Hills G. & C. C. and how should I play it?

Dornick Hills G. & C. C. 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 Dornick Hills G. & C. C. strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6643.0 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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