28% match
For GREEN tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ironwood Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Ironwood Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ironwood Golf Course, 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Aim 19%Accuracy 15%Precision 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
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ironwood Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons 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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ironwood Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cardozojm@cityofgainesville.org
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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
2100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Course Description
Ironwood Golf Course is a public golf facility in Gainesville, Florida owned by the City of Gainesville and operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The course features a layout sculptured around century-old pines with shimmering lakes, contoured fairways, and strategically placed bunkers designed to challenge players of all levels. It offers tee times and amenities suitable for both individual and group events, including banquet space for gatherings. Located at 2100 NE 39th Ave, the course emphasizes a community-oriented approach to golf and recreation.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Wallace
Opened
1964
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⭐3.9(290 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 Ironwood Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GREEN
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron shots for nearly every hole, raising bogey risks on the hardest par fours while par fives force careful distance choices amid tough overall ratings.
O
ORANGE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726579 yards6016 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 499 | 361 | 421 | 180 | 367 | 217 | 386 | 420 | 528 | 3379 | 146 | 385 | 544 | 414 | 164 | 382 | 342 | 508 | 315 | 3200 | 6579 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725591 yards5112 metersCR 72.4Bogey 101.9Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 298 | 350 | 145 | 311 | 174 | 322 | 365 | 461 | 2864 | 123 | 321 | 484 | 350 | 134 | 313 | 272 | 445 | 285 | 2727 | 5591 |
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724801 yards4390 metersCR 67.9Bogey 95.3Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 266 | 328 | 129 | 224 | 152 | 282 | 316 | 375 | 2427 | 110 | 271 | 458 | 312 | 99 | 268 | 230 | 396 | 230 | 2374 | 4801 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ironwood Golf Course
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 profile40% match
For GREEN tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Precision11%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Alignment12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Ironwood Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ironwood Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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35% match
For GREEN tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Trajectory18%
Precision16%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
42% match
For GREEN tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started71% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim21%
Alignment18%
54% match
For GREEN tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring22%
Trajectory11%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
79% match
For GREEN tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring18%
Trajectory10%
49% match
For YELLOW tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
49% match
For YELLOW tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
79% match
For YELLOW tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
15% match
For YELLOW tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started47% match
For YELLOW tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory30%
Scoring16%
53% match
For YELLOW tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
80% match
For YELLOW tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Precision21%
69% match
For YELLOW tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
60% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
53% match
For YELLOW tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
69% match
For YELLOW tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment16%
Aim16%
63% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
56% match
For YELLOW tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
79% match
For YELLOW tees
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
52% match
For YELLOW tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy30%
Visualization12%
70% match
For YELLOW tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim19%
Precision12%
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Get Started49% match
For ORANGE tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
52% match
For ORANGE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy40%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
75% match
For ORANGE tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
63% match
For ORANGE tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment24%
43% match
For ORANGE tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
33% match
For ORANGE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For ORANGE tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For ORANGE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
64% match
For ORANGE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Accuracy21%
60% match
For ORANGE tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
58% match
For ORANGE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim14%
Alignment13%
69% match
For ORANGE tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim23%
Alignment13%
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Get Started2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Ironwood Golf Course
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ironwood Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Ironwood Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Ironwood Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ironwood Golf Course technically exacting. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ironwood Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5690 yards. The back tees extend to 6579.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ironwood Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.8 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ironwood Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6579.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Ironwood Golf Course 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 Ironwood Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6579.0 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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