Treat every putt as crucial, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northstar Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Northstar Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northstar 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
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 Northstar Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northstar Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
bgallantgm@thenorthstargolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
1150 Wilson Rd, Sunbury, OH 43074, USA
Course Description
NorthStar Golf Club is a semi-private, 18-hole golf club located near Columbus, Ohio. The John Cook-designed course offers a challenging layout across 7,516 yards with six tees to suit players of all skill levels. The club additionally hosts golf outings, weddings, banquets, and corporate events, complemented by a clubhouse, pool, and tennis facilities. Located in Sunbury, Ohio, NorthStar serves as a destination for private golf experiences, celebrations, and group gatherings in the greater Columbus area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Cook
Opened
2007
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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 Northstar Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gray
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 8 | — | 9 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 380 | 532 | 175 | 380 | 390 | 500 | 195 | 380 | 3297 | 495 | 400 | 359 | 395 | 415 | 137 | 525 | 155 | 430 | 3311 | 6608 |
Gray Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 11 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 310 | 445 | 145 | 334 | 330 | 414 | 145 | 339 | 2737 | 455 | 345 | 300 | 304 | 325 | 123 | 435 | 125 | 320 | 2732 | 5469 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.0 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 11 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 267 | 270 | 445 | 116 | 292 | 330 | 414 | 130 | 247 | 2511 | 386 | 288 | 270 | 304 | 315 | 123 | 435 | 95 | 320 | 2536 | 5047 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.5 · Slope 134
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 11 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 320 | 520 | 160 | 350 | 377 | 480 | 165 | 360 | 3057 | 475 | 363 | 313 | 375 | 395 | 137 | 481 | 140 | 410 | 3089 | 6146 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northstar 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileSee landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Northstar Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northstar Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSet a target, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Northstar Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northstar Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Northstar Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Northstar Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Northstar Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northstar Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5828 yards. The back tees extend to 6608.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northstar Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Northstar Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6608.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Northstar Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Northstar Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6608.0 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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