Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kirtland Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Kirtland Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kirtland 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kirtland Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kirtland Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mpetzing@kirtlandcc.org
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Facilities
Location
39438 Kirtland Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094, USA
Course Description
Kirtland Country Club is a private social club offering golf and racquets facilities along with event services in Willoughby, Ohio. The club provides golfing, racquet sports, and skeet shooting opportunities, as reflected in its site navigation and amenity listings. It also positions itself as a venue for weddings and other gatherings, supported by staff and employment pages. Located at 39438 Kirtland Rd, the club serves the northeast Ohio region with a traditional country club experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
H.S. Colt/C.H. Alison/Ferdinand Garbin
Opened
1921
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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 Kirtland Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 335 | 130 | 340 | 375 | 120 | 315 | 405 | 375 | 2735 | 420 | 178 | 320 | 320 | 365 | 410 | 310 | 140 | 375 | 2838 | 5573 |
Old Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 75 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 453 | 122 | 327 | 311 | 116 | 308 | 465 | 388 | 2890 | 402 | 168 | 343 | 320 | 370 | 403 | 326 | 136 | 386 | 2854 | 5744 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.6 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 325 | 122 | 340 | 290 | 120 | 305 | 405 | 315 | 2552 | 407 | 168 | 310 | 320 | 300 | 405 | 310 | 136 | 320 | 2676 | 5228 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kirtland 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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% match to course practice profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize the line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Kirtland Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kirtland Country 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Kirtland Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kirtland Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kirtland Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kirtland Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Kirtland Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kirtland Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5486 yards. The back tees extend to 5744.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kirtland Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Kirtland Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5744.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Kirtland 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 Kirtland Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5744.0 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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