47% match
For Black tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sahm Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 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
Sahm Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sahm 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 29%Scoring 19%Precision 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sahm Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![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 | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sahm Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Sahm Golf Course, 6801 E 91st St, Indianapolis, IN 46250, USA
Course Description
Sahm Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, designed originally by Pete Dye. Located on the northeast side of the city, it features tree-lined greens, a driving range, and a range of outings and leagues. The club offers season passes, lessons, and a snack bar, with a PGA staff to assist players. It operates near Castleton and provides tee times through ForeUp booking and on-site amenities for players of all skill levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete/Alice Dye
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(371 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 Sahm Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four battles with mid-iron choices on most holes and long par three tees that test carry control. Back nine raises stakes through sterner layout raising bogey risks on prime handicap spots.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706421 yards5871 metersCR 70.4Bogey 91.7Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 369 | 353 | 183 | 373 | 460 | 370 | 199 | 495 | 3163 | 418 | 176 | 435 | 406 | 179 | 486 | 328 | 385 | 445 | 3258 | 6421 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 705211 yards4765 metersCR 62.7Bogey 81.0Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 40.2 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 40.8 · Slope 99
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 345 | 315 | 145 | 280 | 300 | 325 | 120 | 405 | 2546 | 315 | 140 | 335 | 315 | 125 | 440 | 275 | 330 | 390 | 2665 | 5211 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706061 yards5542 metersCR 68.4Bogey 88.8Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 43.8 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.0 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 353 | 330 | 159 | 354 | 435 | 359 | 177 | 471 | 2976 | 390 | 157 | 415 | 387 | 150 | 478 | 305 | 373 | 430 | 3085 | 6061 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sahm 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
57% match
For Black tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
36% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Aim33%
Alignment33%
10 Week Flagship Program for Sahm Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sahm Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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19% match
For Black tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
19% match
For Black tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
70% match
For Black tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
19% match
For Black tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started52% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
57% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
71% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Scoring11%
78% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring27%
Precision13%
65% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control14%
48% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision18%
Accuracy12%
76% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory13%
43% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
45% match
For White tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
85% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion22%
Precision17%
79% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision30%
Scoring15%
19% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
53% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
71% 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%
54% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Accuracy14%
76% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
70% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Dispersion20%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
82% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Aim17%
44% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control14%
42% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
24% match
For Gold tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
52% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
40% match
For Gold tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sahm Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sahm Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sahm Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Sahm Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sahm Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5816 yards. The back tees extend to 6421.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sahm Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sahm Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6421.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Sahm Golf Course 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 Sahm Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6421.0 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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