60% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
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John Day, OR, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
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
John Day Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for John Day 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for John Day 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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about John Day Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
27631 Golf Club Rd, John Day, OR 97845, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1953
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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 John Day Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE/BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short course delivers steady pressure through quick par fours needing spot on wedges, with score risks spiking on tougher longer par fours and par fives.
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RED/YELLOW Tee
Gender: MalePar 705334 yards4877 metersCR 65.8Bogey 87.8Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.4 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 317 | 317 | 114 | 324 | 379 | 361 | 220 | 444 | 2760 | 272 | 310 | 304 | 102 | 314 | 281 | 371 | 176 | 444 | 2574 | 5334 |
W
WHITE/BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 715863 yards5361 metersCR 68.0Bogey 91.1Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 334 | 329 | 149 | 344 | 411 | 361 | 220 | 526 | 2958 | 272 | 368 | 342 | 135 | 314 | 453 | 371 | 176 | 474 | 2905 | 5863 |
W
WHITE/BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735863 yards5361 metersCR 74.1Bogey 104.6Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.1 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 334 | 329 | 149 | 344 | 411 | 361 | 220 | 526 | 2958 | 272 | 368 | 342 | 135 | 314 | 453 | 371 | 176 | 474 | 2905 | 5863 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for John Day 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
Precision14%
45% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
62% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
11 Week Flagship Program for John Day Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for John Day Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Alignment13%
Distance Control12%
64% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
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Get Started69% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
53% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy29%
Aim13%
67% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
68% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
56% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
64% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
76% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim15%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
44% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
50% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
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Get Started60% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
77% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
63% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
57% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Control woods height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory22%
Scoring18%
72% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
Precision14%
71% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Aim13%
67% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
45% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim27%
Dispersion12%
61% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
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Get Started73% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
67% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
63% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
41% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Execute with focus, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring35%
Green Reading14%
51% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
61% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
70% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy17%
Precision15%
17% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
74% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring22%
Trajectory20%
58% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
35% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started44% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring24%
Aim23%
50% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
67% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about John Day Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing John Day Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is John Day Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
John Day Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at John Day Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5598 yards. The back tees extend to 5863.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at John Day Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.0 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is John Day Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5863.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is John Day 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 John Day Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 5863.0 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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