Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Ellis Golf Course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ellis Golf Course, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Produce low/mid/high shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Langford/Tom Bendelow
Opened
1919
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Scorecard
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 365 | 481 | 202 | 385 | 420 | 463 | 150 | 534 | 3395 | 321 | 155 | 519 | 350 | 155 | 306 | 314 | 569 | 418 | 3107 | 6502 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 319 | 462 | 156 | 353 | 360 | 306 | 126 | 469 | 2887 | 281 | 96 | 484 | 316 | 122 | 263 | 266 | 414 | 349 | 2591 | 5478 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 348 | 472 | 189 | 366 | 390 | 434 | 144 | 502 | 3228 | 303 | 143 | 497 | 338 | 132 | 283 | 303 | 536 | 386 | 2921 | 6149 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
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Free eBook
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Ellis Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ellis Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ellis Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ellis Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ellis Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileControl pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ellis Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Ellis Golf Course and what to expect.
Ellis Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5990 yards. The back tees extend to 6502.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.4 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.
Measuring 6502.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Ellis Golf Course 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6502.0 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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