53% match
For Blue tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Old Back 9
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Old Back 9 Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Back 9, 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Accuracy 14%Alignment 14%
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
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Old Back 9
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Old Back 9.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@oldbacknine.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
60650 China Hat Rd, Bend, OR 97702, USA
Course Description
Old Back Nine is a golf course located in Bend, Oregon. The site showcases its tee times, rates and specials, and various sections such as About Us and Gallery, indicating a focus on public golfing facilities and membership options in Central Oregon. The business emphasizes booking experiences and seasonal operations, with a presence on social media and online resources for players seeking golf opportunities in the Bend area.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
2009
Google Reviews
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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 Old Back 9, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers symmetric front and back nines full of shorter par fours and reachable par fives that force precise approach choices and heighten bogey avoidance pressure on every side.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745904 yards5399 metersCR 74.2Bogey 106.0Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.0 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.0 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 132 | 319 | 474 | 340 | 463 | 446 | 175 | 268 | 2952 | 335 | 132 | 319 | 474 | 340 | 463 | 446 | 175 | 268 | 2952 | 5904 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724722 yards4318 metersCR 67.0Bogey 95.4Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 97 | 223 | 435 | 267 | 302 | 398 | 124 | 217 | 2361 | 298 | 97 | 223 | 435 | 267 | 302 | 398 | 124 | 217 | 2361 | 4722 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 683588 yards3281 metersCR 60.2Bogey 85.2Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 42.6 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 42.6 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 214 | 95 | 189 | 302 | 210 | 241 | 250 | 129 | 164 | 1794 | 214 | 95 | 189 | 302 | 210 | 241 | 250 | 129 | 164 | 1794 | 3588 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Back 9
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile57% match
For Blue tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Precision14%
14 Week Flagship Program for Old Back 9
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Back 9. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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66% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
41% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Aim21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control11%
62% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim27%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy16%
Precision13%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control11%
74% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
43% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
42% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
75% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring26%
Aim16%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
60% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
78% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment19%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
86% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Alignment26%
60% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
76% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Aim20%
Accuracy10%
32% match
For Yellow tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
28% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory21%
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Get Started56% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Alignment29%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
55% match
For Yellow 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 Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Old Back 9
Get answers to common questions about playing Old Back 9 and what to expect.
How difficult is Old Back 9 for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Old Back 9 challenges consistency. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old Back 9?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4746 yards. The back tees extend to 5904.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Old Back 9?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Old Back 9 and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5904.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Old Back 9 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 Old Back 9 strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 5904.0 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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