Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ohio University Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Ohio University Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ohio University Golf Course, 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 Ohio University Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ohio University Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
106 S Green Dr, Athens, OH 45701, USA
Course Description
Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest university in the Northwest Territory. Located in Athens, OH, the University has earned a reputation for its rich educational tradition and outstanding academic programs. The main campus population is more than 20,000 and includes students from nearly every state and about 100 nations. Five regional campuses extend University access across southern Ohio and bring the University's total enrollment to more than 35,000. Ohio University offers more than 250 areas of undergraduate study. On the graduate level, the University grants master's degrees in nearly all of its major academic divisions and doctoral degrees in selected departments. Ohio University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and has been designated as a high activity research university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The University also has been cited for academic quality by "U.S. News and World Report," "Washington Monthly" and others. The John Templeton Foundation also has recognized Ohio University as one of the top character-building institutions in the country.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Barry Serafin
Opened
1963
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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 Ohio University Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Championship
Championship Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | — | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 358 | 395 | 430 | 123 | 346 | 437 | 439 | 180 | 3209 | 501 | 358 | 395 | 430 | 123 | 346 | 437 | 439 | 180 | 3209 | 6418 |
Member Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | — | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 449 | 310 | 330 | 375 | 113 | 295 | 384 | 347 | 169 | 2772 | 449 | 310 | 330 | 375 | 113 | 295 | 384 | 347 | 169 | 2772 | 5544 |
Senior Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.8 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | — | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 265 | 283 | 324 | 92 | 255 | 353 | 337 | 121 | 2434 | 404 | 265 | 283 | 324 | 92 | 255 | 353 | 337 | 121 | 2434 | 4868 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ohio University Golf Course
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSquare up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Ohio University Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ohio University Golf Course. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedDial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Ohio University Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ohio University Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Ohio University Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Ohio University Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Ohio University Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ohio University Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5643 yards. The back tees extend to 6418.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ohio University Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.8 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ohio University Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6418.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Ohio University Golf Course 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 Ohio University Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6418.0 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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