Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Shawnee.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
84
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shawnee, 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Everything you need to know about Shawnee.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
eburke@shawneecountryclub.com
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Brad and Zane can help you get in shape for Shawnee.
Brad Fulton
GM / PGA Head Golf Professional
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1700 Shawnee Road
Shawnee Country Club is a private, historic club located in Lima, Ohio, established in 1904 by Colonel John Charles Linneman. It operates as a family-oriented social and recreational destination with a focus on golf and a full-service country club experience. The club offers an extensive course, pool, celebrations, and guest and member activities, reflecting its longstanding tradition and community presence in Ohio. Shawnee Country Club positions itself as a high-caliber private club serving families and members in the Lima region.
private country club • golf course • family-oriented club • lima ohio • historic country club • membership • course tour • pool • celebrations • guest information • events • ohio country club • annual traditions • career opportunities • country club • dining • leisure • food services • beverages • hospitality
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow/Willie Watson/Spencer Holt
Opened
1904
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Shawnee hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shawnee hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shawnee hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shawnee hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shawnee hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shawnee hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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 profileHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shawnee. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 62 days 84 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Turn Chips into Birdie Chances
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Pitch
Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Chip
Pick Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Short Game · Sand
Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Shawnee and what to expect.
Shawnee is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Shawnee 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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