44% match
For Jones tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Druid Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Druid Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Druid Hills 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 29%Scoring 26%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 13%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Druid Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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 Druid Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
nmarkel@dhgc.org
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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
740 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Course Description
Tucked away in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood, our members consider their club a sanctuary just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta. Established in 1912, Druid Hills has a rich tradition while offering the full array of services one would expect from a modern private club. Druid Hills Golf Club serves as an in-town haven for its members and their families by providing timeless golf and contemporary club experiences.A day at Druid Hills offers a chance to golf, play tennis, swim or workout in our first class fitness center. For dinner, our dining rooms offer the opportunity to sample unique dishes that focus on seasonal, fresh, farm to table ingredients. Druid Hills Golf Club – So much more than an exceptional golf experience.
golf • tennis • swimming • fitness • dining • private club • farm to table • recreation and entertainment
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Herbert Barker
Opened
1912
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(316 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 Druid Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Jones
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests from par fours that pressure tee and approach play, where par fives mix birdie reward with high scoring risk on errors.
D
Dogwood Tee
Gender: MalePar 726947 yards6352 metersCR 73.7Bogey 100.1Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.0 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 142
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 467 | 428 | 347 | 431 | 421 | 128 | 511 | 227 | 511 | 3471 | 449 | 432 | 348 | 187 | 512 | 392 | 352 | 225 | 579 | 3476 | 6947 |
J
Jones Tee
Gender: MalePar 726151 yards5624 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 392 | 320 | 375 | 380 | 116 | 458 | 171 | 467 | 3102 | 406 | 390 | 333 | 137 | 493 | 334 | 319 | 165 | 472 | 3049 | 6151 |
P
Presidents Tee
Gender: MalePar 726719 yards6144 metersCR 72.8Bogey 98.6Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 428 | 347 | 413 | 380 | 122 | 511 | 193 | 511 | 3349 | 432 | 416 | 348 | 187 | 512 | 352 | 352 | 192 | 579 | 3370 | 6719 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725967 yards5456 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.7Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.7 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 358 | 288 | 375 | 358 | 116 | 458 | 171 | 467 | 3014 | 406 | 390 | 313 | 137 | 450 | 334 | 286 | 165 | 472 | 2953 | 5967 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Druid Hills 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Jones tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Jones tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
60% match
For Jones tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
11 Week Flagship Program for Druid Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Druid Hills Golf Club. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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70% match
For Jones tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started71% match
For Jones tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Jones tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Jones tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Jones tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring25%
Aim21%
72% match
For Jones tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Jones tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
61% match
For Jones tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
56% match
For Jones tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment26%
69% match
For Jones tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Jones tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory17%
Precision16%
71% match
For Jones tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim14%
Accuracy12%
53% match
For White tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
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Get Started52% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For White tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
56% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
44% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
61% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Aim16%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
73% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Aim18%
Precision16%
58% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy30%
Visualization12%
63% match
For Dogwood tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
69% match
For Dogwood tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
56% match
For Dogwood tees
Match plan to shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
68% match
For Dogwood tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring21%
Trajectory14%
71% match
For Dogwood tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
13% match
For Dogwood tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
52% match
For Dogwood tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Dogwood tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
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Get Started67% match
For Dogwood tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
53% match
For Dogwood tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Dogwood tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Dogwood tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Dogwood tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Dogwood tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Aim18%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Presidents tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control29%
Visualization24%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Druid Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Druid Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Druid Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Druid Hills Golf Club challenges consistency. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Druid Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6457 yards. The back tees extend to 6947.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Druid Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Druid Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6947.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6947.0 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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