28% match
For Green tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Firethorn Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Firethorn Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Firethorn 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 24%Precision 21%Scoring 20%Aim 19%Dispersion 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.
19.3
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Firethorn Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Firethorn Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
9301 Firethorn Ln, Lincoln, NE 68520, USA
Course Description
Firethorn Golf Club is a private country club located in Lincoln, Nebraska, established in 1986. It offers a range of facilities including golf (championship and short courses), recreational amenities such as aquatics, tennis, and fitness, plus dining options and membership programs. The club positions itself as Nebraska’s premier private country club with family-oriented programming and events. It is driven by a legacy of design and guest experiences in the Lincoln area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete Dye
Opened
1986
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⭐4.6(157 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 Firethorn Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precision on short-to-mid irons for par fours and threes while long par fives add layup decisions that spike scoring trouble if drives falter.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 716652 yards6083 metersCR 73.3Bogey 100.0Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.3 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.7 · Slope 146
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 327 | 546 | 152 | 390 | 184 | 429 | 572 | 405 | 3430 | 375 | 548 | 395 | 163 | 412 | 390 | 338 | 196 | 405 | 3222 | 6652 |
T
Thorns Tee
Gender: MalePar 717025 yards6424 metersCR 75.2Bogey 102.9Slope 149
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.8 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.1 · Slope 151
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 327 | 546 | 165 | 455 | 202 | 455 | 604 | 438 | 3617 | 375 | 590 | 413 | 194 | 474 | 390 | 346 | 196 | 430 | 3408 | 7025 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715316 yards4861 metersCR 67.4Bogey 90.6Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.1 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | 17 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 273 | 416 | 123 | 315 | 150 | 367 | 443 | 291 | 2726 | 317 | 450 | 365 | 111 | 289 | 338 | 220 | 150 | 350 | 2590 | 5316 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Firethorn 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 profile56% match
For Green tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
67% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
39% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
11 Week Flagship Program for Firethorn Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Firethorn 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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 · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For Green tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For Green tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
67% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion27%
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
70% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
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Get Started59% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision15%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
55% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment19%
Accuracy11%
69% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
50% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
80% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Precision15%
45% match
For Green tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
55% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
28% match
For Thorns tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
71% match
For Thorns tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
48% match
For Thorns tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started68% match
For Thorns tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment18%
Distance Control14%
48% match
For Thorns tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
42% match
For Thorns tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
68% match
For Thorns tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For Thorns tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Thorns tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Thorns tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For Thorns tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
79% match
For Thorns tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
Precision16%
52% match
For Thorns tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
74% match
For Thorns tees
Thread the gap, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
62% match
For Thorns tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
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Get Started45% match
For Thorns tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Thorns tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Thorns tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring21%
Trajectory12%
53% match
For Thorns tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
44% match
For Thorns tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Thorns tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Thorns tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Thorns tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment22%
Aim19%
74% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started49% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion41%
Precision38%
Scoring13%
51% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics17%
Scoring12%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Firethorn Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Firethorn Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Firethorn Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Firethorn Golf Club presents a demanding test. Its 149.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 75.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Firethorn Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6170 yards. The back tees extend to 7025.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Firethorn Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Firethorn Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7025.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Firethorn 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 Firethorn Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 149.0 and yardage reaching 7025.0 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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