Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dornick Hills G. & C. C.
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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
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
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.
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.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
derekclaborn@pga.com
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Facilities
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
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.4 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 179 | 436 | 169 | 400 | 556 | 389 | 169 | 416 | 3156 | 403 | 387 | 384 | 454 | 279 | 463 | 549 | 168 | 400 | 3487 | 6643 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.2 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 126 | 383 | 133 | 360 | 451 | 282 | 135 | 320 | 2546 | 362 | 301 | 350 | 410 | 240 | 388 | 491 | 135 | 359 | 3036 | 5582 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 113 | 364 | 114 | 298 | 364 | 264 | 129 | 290 | 2281 | 308 | 286 | 275 | 324 | 233 | 313 | 394 | 129 | 285 | 2547 | 4828 |
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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% match to course practice profileConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Dornick Hills G. & C. C.
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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7/12/2026
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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