53% match
For Purple tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Raymond Memorial Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Raymond Memorial Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Raymond Memorial 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
Distance Control 30%Scoring 22%Precision 16%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Raymond Memorial Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
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.
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 | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Raymond Memorial Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kltrent@columbus.gov
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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
3860 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH 43228, USA
Course Description
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department operates municipal golf facilities in Columbus, Ohio, managing six public golf courses adjacent to John Glenn International Airport. The department offers a variety of courses including Airport, Champions, Mentel Memorial, Raymond Memorial, Turnberry, and Wilson Road, along with junior golf opportunities and event outings. With designs ranging from traditional parkland to links-style layouts, it emphasizes accessible golf for players of all ages and skill levels and provides tee time booking and on-site recreation services. The organization is a city department overseeing urban parks, recreation programs, and golf facilities within Columbus.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1954
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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 Raymond Memorial Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Purple
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Expect steady par four tests demanding drive then approach control, intensifying on back nine amid higher difficulty ratings and bogey pressures.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726864 yards6276 metersCR 72.3Bogey 95.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 46.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 14 | — | 1 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 489 | 433 | 416 | 359 | 175 | 460 | 447 | 187 | 401 | 3367 | 420 | 496 | 420 | 216 | 438 | 362 | 552 | 198 | 395 | 3497 | 6864 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725156 yards4715 metersCR 68.9Bogey 95.6Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.3 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 14 | — | 1 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 314 | 301 | 299 | 152 | 395 | 289 | 107 | 266 | 2525 | 270 | 420 | 325 | 135 | 272 | 306 | 468 | 148 | 287 | 2631 | 5156 |
P
Purple Tee
Gender: FemalePar 723400 yards3109 metersCR 59.5Bogey 81.5Slope 94
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 40.7 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 40.8 · Slope 96
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 14 | — | 1 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 250 | 200 | 100 | 200 | 1700 | 200 | 250 | 200 | 100 | 200 | 200 | 250 | 100 | 200 | 1700 | 3400 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Raymond Memorial 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For Purple tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment27%
Accuracy11%
61% match
For Purple tees
Center green hits, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion39%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Purple tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
14 Week Flagship Program for Raymond Memorial Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Raymond Memorial Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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53% match
For Purple tees
Match plan to shot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
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Get Started61% match
For Purple tees
Hit every fairway, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
46% match
For Purple tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
65% match
For Purple tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Purple tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Purple tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Purple tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Purple tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
77% match
For Purple tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Aim17%
59% match
For Purple tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
78% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy15%
Precision13%
69% match
For Orange tees
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started56% match
For Orange tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
67% match
For Orange 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 Orange tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring24%
Trajectory20%
68% match
For Orange tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
71% match
For Orange tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
61% match
For Orange tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control33%
Aim11%
65% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
64% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim15%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Orange tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring24%
Aim20%
81% match
For Orange tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started67% match
For Orange tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Orange tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment15%
Precision14%
63% match
For Orange tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision33%
Aim13%
46% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim22%
Dispersion21%
56% match
For Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment26%
Accuracy24%
59% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment18%
Precision16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Scoring18%
Aim12%
32% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
86% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Precision14%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Raymond Memorial Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Raymond Memorial Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Raymond Memorial Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Raymond Memorial Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Raymond Memorial Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5132 yards. The back tees extend to 6864.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Raymond Memorial Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 Raymond Memorial Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6864.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Raymond Memorial Golf Course and how should I play it?
Raymond Memorial Golf Course 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.
What features make Raymond Memorial Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6864.0 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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