45% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Reid Park Memorial Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
South Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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 31%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 14%Accuracy 13%
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.
19.5
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
35.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tgrieser@springfieldohio.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
1325 South Bird Road
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Kidwell/Dr. Michael Hurdzan
Opened
1967
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Business Claimed
⭐4.3(141 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 South, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron play tests from par fours that pack most difficulty indexes creating bogey traps on front nine while par fives mix reward with blowup risk.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726323 yards5782 metersCR 70.2Bogey 91.0Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 44.8 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 382 | 392 | 516 | 156 | 356 | 415 | 456 | 178 | 3250 | 484 | 379 | 382 | 349 | 300 | 169 | 353 | 187 | 470 | 3073 | 6323 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 724718 yards4314 metersCR 63.0Bogey 81.3Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.4 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 39.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 284 | 313 | 397 | 102 | 297 | 304 | 349 | 136 | 2483 | 387 | 264 | 265 | 258 | 231 | 112 | 262 | 117 | 339 | 2235 | 4718 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726096 yards5574 metersCR 69.2Bogey 89.5Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.0 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 376 | 380 | 501 | 138 | 339 | 401 | 432 | 184 | 3140 | 469 | 369 | 362 | 339 | 290 | 160 | 339 | 177 | 451 | 2956 | 6096 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South
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 profile45% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring21%
Precision14%
55% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Trajectory12%
13 Week Flagship Program for South
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
47% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring28%
Accuracy14%
46% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
71% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
58% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Dispersion17%
55% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
Aim25%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
52% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
61% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring23%
Aim23%
52% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
55% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
58% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory23%
45% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Aim25%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
88% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Precision16%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision29%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Scoring13%
57% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision27%
Dispersion14%
39% match
For Red tees
Sink long putts, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min10 HCP5 drills
Visualization43%
Distance Control42%
Dispersion8%
43% match
For Red tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment27%
Precision13%
49% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started35% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
32% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South
Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.
How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find South technically exacting. The 112.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5520 yards. The back tees extend to 6323.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 70.2 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 South and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6323.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is South 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 South strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 6323.0 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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