43% match
For Black tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ivy Hill Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
210
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
Ivy Hill Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ivy Hill 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ivy Hill Golf Club
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
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ivy Hill Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1148 Ivy Hill Dr, Forest, VA 24551, USA
Course Description
Ivy Hill Golf Club is a premier 18-hole golf course located in Forest, Virginia, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The facility features a swimming pool, pickleball facilities, a clubhouse with a cafe, and a pro shop, along with golf instruction and regular club-hosted events. Open since 1971, the course is known for its challenging layout sculpted from natural terrain and is a focal point for golfing, social gatherings, and membership benefits in Central Virginia near Lynchburg.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. Porter Gibson
Opened
1973
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⭐4.4(70 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 Ivy Hill Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests through packed par fours needing exact second shots and par fives forcing layup or reach choices, where back nine hikes bogey chase via steeper slope and ratings.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726966 yards6370 metersCR 73.8Bogey 100.1Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 145
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 432 | 564 | 345 | 160 | 440 | 487 | 498 | 393 | 205 | 3524 | 393 | 404 | 432 | 332 | 395 | 211 | 527 | 525 | 223 | 3442 | 6966 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726724 yards6148 metersCR 72.7Bogey 98.6Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.6 · Slope 142
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 550 | 341 | 152 | 424 | 475 | 472 | 367 | 199 | 3398 | 383 | 374 | 409 | 330 | 391 | 207 | 500 | 521 | 211 | 3326 | 6724 |
E
Executive Tee
Gender: MalePar 723224 yards2948 metersCR 58.3Bogey 76.8Slope 100
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 37.6 · Slope 93
Back Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 39.2 · Slope 107
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 224 | 312 | 193 | 81 | 264 | 179 | 65 | 169 | 88 | 1575 | 215 | 218 | 247 | 198 | 222 | 81 | 89 | 297 | 82 | 1649 | 3224 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ivy Hill 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 profile43% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Alignment21%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Ivy Hill Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ivy Hill 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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60% match
For Black tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Black tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
38% match
For Black tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
64% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
50% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
43% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Accuracy14%
73% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started77% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
80% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision14%
Dispersion14%
35% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion14%
Accuracy13%
40% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
Precision17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
36% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision27%
Mechanics26%
43% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy16%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
81% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control16%
80% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
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Get Started57% match
For Executive tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
79% match
For Executive tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For Executive tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment22%
Aim15%
71% match
For Executive tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
Aim17%
59% match
For Executive tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Executive tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
65% match
For Executive tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For Executive tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Executive tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
41% match
For Executive tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Alignment16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Ivy Hill Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivy Hill Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ivy Hill Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ivy Hill Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ivy Hill Golf Club presents a demanding test. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ivy Hill Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5095 yards. The back tees extend to 6966.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ivy Hill Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.8 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 Ivy Hill Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6966.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Ivy Hill Golf Club 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 Ivy Hill Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6966.0 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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