Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Short.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
69
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Short, 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.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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2000 Gibson Bay Drive
Gibson Bay is a public golf course located in Richmond, Kentucky, designed by Michael Hurdzan and set along the Lake Reba recreational area. The 7,100-yard, par-72 layout offers multiple tee boxes and bent grass greens, catering to players of all skill levels and emphasizing varied shot-making and scenic terrain. The course provides tee times, memberships, a pro shop, and instructional resources through partner facilities, with additional events and leagues to engage local golfers. It is positioned as a regional destination for golf in the Lake Reba / Richmond area of Kentucky.
public golf course • lake reba golf • golf leagues • tee times • golf memberships • course photos • golf shop • golf instruction • club fitting • golf tournaments • bent grass greens • richmond kentucky golf • michael hurdzan design • par 72 7100 yards • golf rate
Holes
27
Par
27
Type
Parkland
Architect
Michael Hurdzan
Opened
2006
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Short hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Short 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 profileVary landing spot soft, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Short. 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.
Full 52 days 71 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Sand
Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par From Fringe
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par From Fringe
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Short and what to expect.
Short is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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