Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know North.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
78
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North, 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 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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11522 East 50 North
Otter Creek Golf Course is a public championship golf facility in Columbus, Indiana, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. It operates a full spectrum of golf offerings including public play, a driving range, practice facilities, a golf shop, and a restaurant. The course hosts numerous championships and offers modern amenities such as Ovation Trackman simulators, golf instruction, and junior golf programs, with Stay & Play options for visitors. Located in Columbus, IN, it serves golfers of all levels and provides tee times, membership options, and event hosting.
public championship golf • robert trent jones sr • columbus indiana golf • trackman golf simulators • golf instruction • junior golf • ncaa championship venue • indiana amateur championships • driving range • pro shop • stay & play • restaurant • golf tournaments • golf course dining • weekly tee times • golf program for juniors • columbus indiana sports • golf course management • public golf course
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1964
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Drill Library
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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 profileAlign putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Flop
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Short Game · Flop
Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Chip
Stick Chip Close To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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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Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing North and what to expect.
North presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
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 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
North is designed as a Parkland layout. 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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