Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Irish Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Irish Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Irish Hills 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Irish Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Irish Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
7020 Newark Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA
Course Description
Irish Hills Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The club offers public play, memberships, leagues, lessons, a pro shop, and event outings, with a focus on providing an affordable, enjoyable golf experience for players of all abilities. It serves the central Ohio region, including the greater Columbus area, and features multiple tee options and a variety of amenities such as a shop and dining options. The club publishes rates, hosts events, and provides tee times through its site and Teesnap booking system.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Barbour
Opened
1928
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for Orange
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 4 | — | 18 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 516 | 358 | 192 | 380 | 419 | 479 | 185 | 404 | 3337 | 128 | 428 | 462 | 376 | 361 | 162 | 367 | 370 | 501 | 3155 | 6492 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.7 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 4 | — | 18 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 258 | 370 | 285 | 149 | 291 | 306 | 373 | 162 | 333 | 2527 | 101 | 301 | 326 | 247 | 253 | 90 | 301 | 314 | 340 | 2273 | 4800 |
Orange Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 4 | — | 18 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 456 | 293 | 164 | 347 | 353 | 418 | 169 | 346 | 2866 | 103 | 373 | 356 | 332 | 290 | 133 | 311 | 324 | 430 | 2652 | 5518 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Irish Hills 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileShort game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Irish Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Irish Hills Golf 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Irish Hills Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Irish Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Irish Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Irish Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Irish Hills Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Irish Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5646 yards. The back tees extend to 6492.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Irish Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.3 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 Irish Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6492.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Irish Hills Golf Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Irish Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6492.0 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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