41% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elks Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Elks Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elks Country 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 26%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Alignment 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.
19.5
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elks Country 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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elks Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
portsmouthelks154@yahoo.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
19787 OH-73, McDermott, OH 45652, USA
Course Description
Elks Country Club is a historic golf course in McDermott, Ohio, designed by Donald Ross and built in 1924. It is regarded as one of the best golf courses in Southern Ohio with a 6,701-yard par 72 layout featuring Bermuda greens, rolling terrain, and varied hole designs. The club offers online tee times and public play, as well as wedding rental information and memberships. Located at 19787 OH-73, the facility emphasizes traditional golf experiences and scenic countryside setting in southern Ohio.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1924
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(125 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 Elks Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with nonstop par four battles requiring drive then iron precision, while a tougher back nine raises bogey risks on key long holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726701 yards6127 metersCR 71.0Bogey 92.7Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 45.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 525 | 395 | 136 | 358 | 406 | 215 | 493 | 319 | 3263 | 448 | 541 | 376 | 179 | 492 | 355 | 459 | 203 | 385 | 3438 | 6701 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725643 yards5160 metersCR 66.1Bogey 85.0Slope 102
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.1 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 42.9 · Slope 101
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 450 | 350 | 108 | 331 | 321 | 137 | 410 | 229 | 2718 | 420 | 476 | 314 | 145 | 397 | 311 | 408 | 138 | 316 | 2925 | 5643 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745643 yards5160 metersCR 71.0Bogey 98.3Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 450 | 350 | 108 | 331 | 321 | 137 | 410 | 229 | 2718 | 420 | 476 | 314 | 145 | 397 | 311 | 408 | 138 | 316 | 2925 | 5643 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elks Country 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 profile44% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started53% match
For Red tees
Save par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy29%
Aim8%
45% match
For Red tees
Visualize the line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim29%
Trajectory17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Elks Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elks Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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46% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Red tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Aim16%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion14%
30% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
46% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
79% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim27%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
53% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment25%
Distance Control20%
79% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring22%
Accuracy13%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment30%
Aim27%
77% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
64% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring15%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring29%
Aim21%
44% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Precision20%
Dispersion11%
75% match
For Blue tees
Beat streaks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
75% match
For Blue tees
Open up and fly, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
26% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
53% match
For Blue tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory25%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started30% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
44% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
84% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control13%
53% 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%
59% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy34%
Alignment29%
84% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
88% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment10%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Precision18%
80% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
75% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy23%
Aim13%
48% match
For Gold tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim29%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Hit close to hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
44% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Dispersion22%
Precision20%
82% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim23%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Elks Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elks Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elks Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elks Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Elks Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 117.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elks Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6172 yards. The back tees extend to 6701.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elks Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Elks Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6701.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Elks Country Club and how should I play it?
Elks Country 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 Elks Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6701.0 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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