Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Golden Hills.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
75
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Golden Hills, 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 10 out of 20 putts.
Hit bump-n-run 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.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
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4782 NW 80th Avenue
Ocala National Golf Club is a semi-private golf course located in Ocala, Florida, operating as the golf course of Golden Hills Country Club. The course, originally opened in 1964 and redesigned by Rees Jones, is surrounded by oak and pine landscapes and sits among rolling hills and nearby horse farms. It offers public tee times and membership options, with a colonial clubhouse at Golden Hills for dining and events. The venue also promotes hosting weddings, banquets, and business meetings, and provides event spaces complemented by on-site amenities and social channels.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles Pace/Lee Popple
Opened
1964
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Golden Hills hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Golden Hills hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Golden Hills hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Golden Hills hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Golden Hills hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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 profileRead the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Golden Hills. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Match Mental Image to Result
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Stick Every High Flop To Green
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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Full flagship program designed around Golden Hills hole by hole data. Contains 53 practice days and 48 unique drills.
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See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Golden Hills and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Golden Hills challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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