Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Mounds.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
75
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 Mounds, 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, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Everything you need to know about Mounds.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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12083 U.S. Route 127
Hickory Sticks Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Van Wert, Ohio. The course offers traditional golf play with tee times, lessons, and a driving range, serving local and regional players. It features on-site amenities and information about rates, scorecard, leagues, and directions on its website, highlighting its role as a community golf destination in northwest Ohio.
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Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Childs
Opened
2006
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mounds hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mounds hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mounds hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mounds 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 profileAlign eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mounds. 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 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par From Fringe
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Mounds and what to expect.
Players often find Mounds technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
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 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Mounds 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 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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