36% match
For III Tees tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hound Ears
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Hound Ears Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hound Ears, 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 27%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hound Ears
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hound Ears.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
willowvalley@skybest.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
328 Shulls Mill Rd, Boone, NC 28607, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
27
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Jackson
Opened
1985
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⭐4.0(302 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 Hound Ears, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for III Tees
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tee shot tests on par fours that unlock wedge birdie chances but breed bogey traps on misses, plus par five reach chances that flip to score killers on flaws.
I
I Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726128 yards5603 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.7Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 374 | 412 | 468 | 125 | 491 | 163 | 355 | 347 | 3059 | 371 | 385 | 496 | 156 | 343 | 103 | 487 | 326 | 402 | 3069 | 6128 |
I
II Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725834 yards5335 metersCR 68.7Bogey 92.8Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 356 | 391 | 451 | 118 | 475 | 146 | 354 | 333 | 2946 | 350 | 339 | 468 | 143 | 339 | 103 | 468 | 308 | 370 | 2888 | 5834 |
I
III Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725410 yards4947 metersCR 67.1Bogey 89.4Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 335 | 356 | 438 | 112 | 435 | 107 | 340 | 310 | 2742 | 336 | 313 | 424 | 128 | 291 | 96 | 449 | 284 | 347 | 2668 | 5410 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hound Ears
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For III Tees tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Green Reading13%
46% match
For III Tees tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
18% match
For III Tees tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Hound Ears
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hound Ears. 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.
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 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For III Tees tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy12%
Alignment12%
52% match
For III Tees tees
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Scoring20%
Mechanics11%
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Get Started67% match
For III Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Alignment14%
60% match
For III Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
69% match
For III Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion14%
53% match
For III Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy35%
Alignment20%
74% match
For III Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
78% match
For III Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
70% match
For III Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For III Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy19%
Aim13%
43% match
For II Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
45% match
For II Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For II Tees tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy22%
Visualization22%
63% match
For II Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Precision16%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started35% match
For II Tees tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
54% match
For II Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
50% match
For II Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For II Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
64% match
For II Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
70% match
For II Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For II Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment14%
Precision12%
55% match
For II Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
70% match
For II Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
74% match
For II Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Aim16%
67% match
For II Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
43% match
For I Tees tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started27% match
For I Tees tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
45% match
For I Tees tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For I Tees tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
76% match
For I Tees tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
61% match
For I Tees tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy25%
Aim10%
59% match
For I Tees tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
40% match
For I Tees tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
63% match
For I Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
59% match
For I Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment28%
Scoring15%
68% match
For I Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
76% match
For I Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For I Tees tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Aim20%
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Get Started73% match
For I Tees tees
Thread the needle, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For I Tees tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hound Ears
Get answers to common questions about playing Hound Ears and what to expect.
How difficult is Hound Ears for mid-handicap golfers?
Hound Ears presents a demanding test. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hound Ears?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5769 yards. The back tees extend to 6128.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hound Ears?
With a course rating of 70.1 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.
How long is Hound Ears and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6128.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Hound Ears 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 Hound Ears strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6128.0 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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