Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Old Hickory Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

174

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 Hickory Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Hickory 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

Scoring 25%Distance Control 21%Accuracy 19%Aim 18%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.

18.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Old Hickory Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Flat
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

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 | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Old Hickory Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

oldhick@frontiernet.net

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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

6653 Big Tree Rd, Livonia, NY 14487, USA

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Pete Craig

Opened

1989

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.4(74 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 Hickory Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for GOLD

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests that pressure iron accuracy and tee decisions, with par fives mixing birdie chances against bogey traps on tough stretches.
W

WHITE Tee

Gender: MalePar 726163 yards5635 metersCR 69.8Bogey 92.8Slope 124

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.0 · Slope 127

Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par535434444365344453443672
Handicap108618141224169153177511113
Yardage507184499339186352399369348318346714537530635048414538632229806163

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Hickory 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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% match to course practice profile
27% match
For GOLD tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

12 Week Flagship Program for Old Hickory Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Hickory Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–96 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–124 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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37% match
For GOLD tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%

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67% match
For GOLD tees

Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
69% match
For GOLD tees

Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For GOLD tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For RED tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
27% match
For RED tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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45% match
For RED tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
43% match
For RED tees

Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Alignment19%
Dispersion11%
60% match
For RED tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim19%
Precision17%

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65% match
For WHITE tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min1 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision31%
Aim17%
47% match
For WHITE tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
76% match
For WHITE tees

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
81% match
For WHITE tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
80% match
For WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%

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57% match
For WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision14%
Alignment12%
69% match
For WHITE tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Old Hickory Golf Club

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United States

Qualifier - AJGA Junior at Old Hickory

3/18/2026

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Hickory Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Old Hickory Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Old Hickory Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Old Hickory Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old Hickory Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5628 yards. The back tees extend to 6163.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Old Hickory Golf Club?

With a course rating of 69.8 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 Old Hickory Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6163.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Old Hickory 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 Old Hickory Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6163.0 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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