49% match
For Blue tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shawnee Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Shawnee Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shawnee 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 16%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.
18.8
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shawnee Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular 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
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short 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 | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shawnee 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
460 Northwestern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40212, USA
Course Description
Louisville Parks and Recreation operates ten public golf courses in Louisville, Kentucky, offering affordable, quality golfing experiences with each course having its own character. The Department oversees pro shops, memberships, and tournaments, including USGA handicaps through local associations. Courses are open daylight to dark seven days a week, with tee times and events managed through the park system. The organization emphasizes accessible golf and community programs across Louisville and surrounding areas in Kentucky.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex McKay/Larry Packard
Opened
1927
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(403 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 Shawnee Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four grinder that pressures tee accuracy to unlock iron approaches, while long par fives spike risk and front nine slope adds early trouble for bogey avoidance.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706315 yards5774 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.8Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.9 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 14 | — | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 512 | 450 | 386 | 177 | 365 | 190 | 372 | 213 | 387 | 3052 | 496 | 387 | 164 | 511 | 378 | 154 | 395 | 393 | 385 | 3263 | 6315 |
P
Pink Tee
Gender: MalePar 704217 yards3856 metersCR 60.7Bogey 80.1Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 39.9 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 40.2 · Slope 102
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 14 | — | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 291 | 225 | 132 | 241 | 112 | 233 | 164 | 228 | 2003 | 346 | 245 | 130 | 353 | 224 | 117 | 292 | 263 | 244 | 2214 | 4217 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 704981 yards4555 metersCR 63.7Bogey 84.6Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 41.6 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 14 | — | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 453 | 352 | 233 | 135 | 303 | 105 | 298 | 166 | 294 | 2339 | 444 | 327 | 127 | 447 | 271 | 110 | 333 | 301 | 282 | 2642 | 4981 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shawnee 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 profile52% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring20%
Alignment12%
13 Week Flagship Program for Shawnee Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shawnee Golf Course. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring24%
Aim14%
53% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
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%
60% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started48% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Aim17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
34% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
49% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision27%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
76% match
For Red tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
71% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
52% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
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Get Started37% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Trajectory17%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For Red tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
81% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim16%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
64% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
77% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control22%
Precision10%
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Get Started27% match
For Pink tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Pink tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
58% match
For Pink tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
41% match
For Pink tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Shawnee Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Shawnee Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Shawnee Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 Shawnee Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5266 yards. The back tees extend to 6315.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shawnee 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 Shawnee Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6315.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Shawnee 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 Shawnee Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6315.0 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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