64% match
For Black tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pendleton Hills
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Pendleton Hills Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pendleton 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pendleton Hills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pendleton Hills.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
nkgcpro@gmail.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
317 Country Club Dr, Butler, KY 41006, USA
Course Description
Pendleton Hills is a country club and golf destination located in Butler, Kentucky. It features an 18-hole golf course set in rolling hills with elevation changes, water hazards, and fast greens, along with amenities such as a restaurant and bar and a range of member and event offerings. The club highlights course upgrades, a varied calendar of events, and options for memberships, making it a local hub for golf, social gatherings, and special occasions in northern Kentucky. Hours are weather dependent for golf, with restaurant and bar services corresponding to golfer activity, and the venue supports events, leagues, and memberships.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1969
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(264 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 Pendleton Hills, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course centers on par fours that repeatedly test iron distance control and accuracy, paired with beefy par fives forcing layup decisions amid back-nine difficulty spikes. Scoring risks build from poor positions on top handicap holes, demanding steady par saves.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726538 yards5978 metersCR 71.8Bogey 96.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 613 | 173 | 300 | 220 | 501 | 348 | 445 | 320 | 3319 | 434 | 500 | 349 | 208 | 365 | 419 | 300 | 134 | 510 | 3219 | 6538 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726130 yards5605 metersCR 69.8Bogey 93.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 571 | 164 | 293 | 195 | 486 | 340 | 435 | 291 | 3147 | 411 | 489 | 332 | 174 | 351 | 370 | 270 | 112 | 474 | 2983 | 6130 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 724861 yards4445 metersCR 63.8Bogey 84.1Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.0 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 42.1 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 427 | 144 | 254 | 148 | 386 | 287 | 333 | 267 | 2499 | 322 | 357 | 281 | 121 | 306 | 277 | 216 | 85 | 397 | 2362 | 4861 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pendleton Hills
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Black tees
Pitch long distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Distance Control13%
40% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Pendleton Hills
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pendleton Hills. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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63% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Aim14%
Alignment10%
80% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
76% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
86% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy15%
76% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
43% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started16% match
For Blue tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment22%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Alignment13%
49% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring28%
Alignment26%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring31%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision29%
Dispersion13%
27% match
For Red tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
60% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
83% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
56% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Trajectory21%
Distance Control15%
46% match
For Red tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pendleton Hills
Get answers to common questions about playing Pendleton Hills and what to expect.
How difficult is Pendleton Hills for mid-handicap golfers?
Pendleton Hills is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pendleton Hills?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5700 yards. The back tees extend to 6538.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pendleton Hills?
With a course rating of 71.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pendleton Hills and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6538.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Pendleton Hills and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Pendleton Hills strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6538.0 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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