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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%

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.

18.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Driving Range30 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

bgallantgm@thenorthstargolfclub.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

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

Tee Insight:This course tests players with constant par four decisions where iron accuracy controls scoring pace. Long par fives tempt birdies but heighten bogey risks on low handicap ranked spots.
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Green Tee

Gender: MalePar 726608 yards6042 metersCR 71.7Bogey 96.2Slope 132

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 136

Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445344534365444435343672
Handicap101221464181689113713155171
Yardage365380532175380390500195380329749540035939541513752515543033116608

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 profile
68% match
For Gray tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%

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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make More Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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69% match
For Gray tees

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment25%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Gray tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
42% match
For White tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
26% match
For White tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For White tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%

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66% match
For White tees

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
71% match
For White tees

Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
67% match
For White tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%

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49% match
For Red tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
71% match
For Red tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Accuracy13%
75% match
For Red tees

Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Red tees

Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment23%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For Red tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%

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65% match
For Red tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
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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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