59% match
For Back/Middle tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Idle Hour Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Idle Hour Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Idle Hour Country 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 29%Scoring 24%Precision 16%Dispersion 15%Accuracy 13%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Idle Hour Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Idle Hour Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
julie@idlehour.cc
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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
1815 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40502, USA
Course Description
Idle Hour is a private golf club based in Lexington, Kentucky, offering membership access to a traditional golf experience. The club maintains a golf course and related facilities for members, with contact information available for inquiries. The site is primarily geared toward member use, providing historical and membership information, along with club contact details, located at 1815 Richmond Road in Lexington. It emphasizes member registration and access to privileged club content.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross/Bob Lohmann
Opened
1924
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.4(97 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 Idle Hour Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Back/Middle
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles where approach misses spark bogey chains, especially front nine with steeper slope and bogey pressures. Back nine eases slightly but par fives add reach decisions amid lingering par four tests.
B
Back Tee
Gender: MalePar 716605 yards6040 metersCR 72.8Bogey 97.2Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 207 | 443 | 139 | 301 | 425 | 433 | 468 | 381 | 3216 | 353 | 184 | 517 | 163 | 418 | 420 | 421 | 434 | 479 | 3389 | 6605 |
B
Back/Middle Tee
Gender: MalePar 716299 yards5760 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 184 | 420 | 138 | 299 | 414 | 406 | 466 | 378 | 3123 | 325 | 183 | 511 | 165 | 414 | 401 | 300 | 421 | 456 | 3176 | 6299 |
M
Middle/Forward Tee
Gender: MalePar 715783 yards5288 metersCR 68.8Bogey 91.5Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 184 | 369 | 122 | 283 | 352 | 377 | 445 | 334 | 2843 | 325 | 161 | 446 | 146 | 375 | 360 | 353 | 340 | 434 | 2940 | 5783 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Idle Hour Country 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Back/Middle tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Back/Middle tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
56% match
For Back/Middle tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Idle Hour Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Idle Hour Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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Get Started71% match
For Back/Middle tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
78% match
For Back/Middle tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
58% match
For Back/Middle tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Back/Middle tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Aim18%
Precision17%
44% match
For Back/Middle tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
Aim25%
52% match
For Back/Middle tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
75% match
For Back/Middle tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
70% match
For Back/Middle tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Back/Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment28%
Scoring13%
66% match
For Back/Middle tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
Visualization11%
61% match
For Back/Middle tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Back/Middle tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
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Get Started63% match
For Back tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Back tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Back tees
Escape successfully, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP7 drills
Dispersion26%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Back tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Back tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
82% match
For Back tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
16% match
For Back tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
54% match
For Back tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring21%
Precision21%
59% match
For Back tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Back tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Back tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
57% match
For Back tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
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Get Started61% match
For Back tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Back tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Back tees
Thread the needle, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
52% match
For Back tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Back tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Back tees
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory13%
Precision12%
57% match
For Back tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control11%
59% match
For Back tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
24% match
For Back tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
78% match
For Back tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Back tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
49% match
For Back tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision18%
Mechanics18%
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Get Started68% match
For Back tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Middle/Forward tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim13%
58% match
For Middle/Forward tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization20%
55% match
For Middle/Forward tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
74% match
For Middle/Forward tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Middle/Forward tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For Middle/Forward tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Idle Hour Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Idle Hour Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Idle Hour Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Idle Hour Country Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Idle Hour Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6194 yards. The back tees extend to 6605.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Idle Hour Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Idle Hour Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6605.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Idle Hour Country Club and how should I play it?
Idle Hour Country Club 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.
What features make Idle Hour Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6605.0 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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