39% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ivy Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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 Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ivy Hills 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 26%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 12%
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
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ivy Hills Country 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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ivy Hills Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gm@ivyhillscountryclub.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
7711 Ivy Hills Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45244, USA
Course Description
Located in southeastern Cincinnati, Ivy Hills Country Club is a visually stunning transformation of a former gravel quarry into an Americanized links style layout designed by Steven Smyers, an up and coming golf course designer. In an environment devoted to golf, Ivy Hills Country Club allows players to thoroughly immerse themselves into the game. The risk / reward challenge is carefully sculpted into each shot of this 18-hole masterpiece. The casual player can take the safe road while the better player has the opportunity to measure their game against a backdrop of heroic shot making.Membership at Ivy Hills Country Club includes great golf and so much more! Below is a list of all of the privileges available to members.Tennis, Swimming, Fitness, Banquets Members of Ivy Hills also receive privileges at ElksRun Golf Club. Elks Run features an 18-hole championship course designed by Greg Norman. The club offers a spectacular full-service clubhouse that provides a warm and welcome atmosphere for it's members and guests. As you would expect at any true golfer's club, golfers enjoy a lounge for reliving that days' match and an outdoor patio that features a spectacular view of the golf course. A well-stocked golf shop with the latest in fashion and equipment is available to help keep your game in top shape.New for 2012270 degree state of the art Short game facility, upgraded Car Parking, Pool Restrooms and much more...
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Steve Smyers
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(102 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 Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from par four after par four, where small errors snowball into bogeys or worse, while par fives stretch patience and par threes offer brief resets amid the grind.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716234 yards5700 metersCR 77.0Bogey 109.8Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.2 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 55.6 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 109 | 417 | 384 | 135 | 498 | 354 | 393 | 295 | 2958 | 362 | 435 | 177 | 383 | 483 | 216 | 499 | 338 | 383 | 3276 | 6234 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714552 yards4162 metersCR 67.0Bogey 93.8Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.2 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 81 | 307 | 235 | 101 | 375 | 277 | 308 | 248 | 2213 | 240 | 367 | 110 | 290 | 317 | 144 | 380 | 265 | 226 | 2339 | 4552 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715892 yards5388 metersCR 74.2Bogey 104.2Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.4 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 100 | 391 | 374 | 127 | 444 | 344 | 384 | 283 | 2800 | 355 | 411 | 168 | 363 | 460 | 205 | 474 | 310 | 346 | 3092 | 5892 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ivy Hills 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Trajectory17%
57% match
For Gold tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Ivy Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ivy Hills Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
44% match
For Gold tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory15%
64% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
64% match
For Gold tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
82% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
55% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Alignment11%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision31%
Aim17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
53% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
77% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring15%
Accuracy12%
34% match
For Silver tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
48% match
For Silver tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
38% match
For Silver tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For Silver tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Silver tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Scoring21%
Dispersion19%
39% match
For Silver tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Silver tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim35%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
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Get Started69% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment20%
Precision13%
52% match
For Silver tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Silver tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For Silver tees
Thread the gap, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy14%
Scoring11%
64% match
For Green tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
78% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion21%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Precision16%
85% match
For Green tees
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Precision22%
Distance Control17%
40% match
For Green tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
39% match
For Green tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started52% match
For Green tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
57% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
62% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
71% match
For Green tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Dispersion21%
Scoring17%
Aim17%
64% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision31%
Aim11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivy Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ivy Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ivy Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ivy Hills Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ivy Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5393 yards. The back tees extend to 6234.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ivy Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.0 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 Ivy Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6234.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Ivy Hills Country 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 Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6234.0 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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