35% match
For Red tees
Read long breaks, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization39%
Dispersion14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kentucky Dam Village 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
scot.ratzlaff@ky.gov
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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
Kentucky Dam Village, 113 Administration Drive, Gilbertsville, KY 42044, USA
Course Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the eastern United States. It is known for its horse racing, bluegrass music, and bourbon production.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Perry & J. Press Maxwell
Opened
1952
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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 Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests that demand precise tee shots into short-range approaches, building to tougher back nine decisions where long par fives and threes heighten bogey risks if positioning falters.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726697 yards6124 metersCR 72.2Bogey 95.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 391 | 187 | 422 | 515 | 390 | 143 | 486 | 305 | 3192 | 457 | 159 | 559 | 432 | 353 | 361 | 223 | 401 | 560 | 3505 | 6697 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726310 yards5770 metersCR 70.4Bogey 92.9Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 377 | 168 | 405 | 495 | 351 | 131 | 448 | 291 | 2999 | 437 | 152 | 541 | 415 | 311 | 337 | 208 | 370 | 540 | 3311 | 6310 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725196 yards4751 metersCR 69.9Bogey 97.4Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 287 | 132 | 328 | 421 | 289 | 104 | 408 | 263 | 2506 | 330 | 122 | 458 | 374 | 235 | 280 | 166 | 308 | 417 | 2690 | 5196 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kentucky Dam Village 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 profile36% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
73% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Precision15%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kentucky Dam Village 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
54% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
66% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
68% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy29%
Alignment23%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Aim20%
57% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
57% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment17%
76% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Precision13%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision27%
Scoring16%
71% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
36% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
45% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
76% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
44% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics18%
Aim17%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
81% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
38% match
For Blue tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory16%
Aim15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim22%
Precision16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
43% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started57% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Aim20%
76% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim28%
Dispersion14%
83% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5946 yards. The back tees extend to 6697.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6697.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course and how should I play it?
Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Kentucky Dam Village Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6697.0 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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