Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Mercer County Elks.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mercer County Elks, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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Elks Club Golf Course, 3242 US-127, Celina, OH 45822, USA
Mercer County Elks Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Celina, Ohio. Established in 1960, it offers league play, a PGA-backed instruction program, a pro shop, and various memberships, along with tee times and event hosting for tournaments, fundraisers, and family gatherings. The club emphasizes a welcoming environment for golfers of all skill levels and serves West Central Ohio with a scenic course featuring multiple signature holes. It also promotes community through charitable events and local leagues.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harold Paddock/Bruce Matthews III
Opened
1960
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Mercer County Elks, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.0 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 451 | 142 | 328 | 382 | 179 | 361 | 383 | 526 | 241 | 2993 | 311 | 347 | 341 | 476 | 364 | 299 | 158 | 328 | 396 | 3020 | 6013 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 159 | 354 | 382 | 185 | 361 | 383 | 526 | 261 | 3093 | 325 | 397 | 341 | 476 | 364 | 306 | 170 | 350 | 396 | 3125 | 6218 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 159 | 354 | 399 | 185 | 375 | 421 | 595 | 261 | 3231 | 325 | 397 | 386 | 497 | 376 | 306 | 170 | 350 | 420 | 3227 | 6458 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.6 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 110 | 326 | 319 | 151 | 291 | 350 | 477 | 193 | 2637 | 287 | 306 | 271 | 418 | 315 | 277 | 153 | 290 | 333 | 2650 | 5287 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Mercer County Elks hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mercer County Elks hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mercer County Elks hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mercer County Elks hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Mercer County Elks hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Mercer County Elks hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mercer County Elks. 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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-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)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPicture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Mercer County Elks and what to expect.
Players often find Mercer County Elks technically exacting. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5872 yards. The back tees extend to 6458.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.6 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.
Measuring 6458.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Mercer County Elks 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6458.0 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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