51% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mercer County Elks
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Mercer County Elks Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
19.1
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mercer County Elks
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver 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 | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mercer County Elks.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mcelks2170@live.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
Elks Club Golf Course, 3242 US-127, Celina, OH 45822, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harold Paddock/Bruce Matthews III
Opened
1960
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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 Mercer County Elks, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with constant par four pressure needing tee-to-green control and smart par five lays, while short par threes offer birdie looks but tough holes spike scoring risk.This setup repeats solid approach demands with bogey traps on key spots.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726013 yards5498 metersCR 69.5Bogey 92.5Slope 124
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 |
B
Blue-Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726218 yards5686 metersCR 70.6Bogey 93.7Slope 125
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 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726458 yards5905 metersCR 71.6Bogey 94.9Slope 126
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 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725287 yards4834 metersCR 66.0Bogey 87.7Slope 117
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mercer County Elks
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 profile52% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For Gold tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Mercer County Elks
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started72% match
For Gold tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim13%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Gold tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring12%
39% match
For Green tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
75% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim12%
59% match
For Green tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Scoring15%
45% match
For Green tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics26%
Precision20%
63% match
For Green tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
65% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
76% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started64% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
79% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
52% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim21%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
20% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
39% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment26%
Aim14%
81% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
45% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
46% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
56% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
78% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
Precision20%
81% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
65% match
For Blue-Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision34%
Aim10%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mercer County Elks
Get answers to common questions about playing Mercer County Elks and what to expect.
How difficult is Mercer County Elks for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mercer County Elks?
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.
What is considered a good score at Mercer County Elks?
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.
How long is Mercer County Elks and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6458.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Mercer County Elks and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Mercer County Elks strategically challenging?
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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