61% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for South Grove Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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 Grove Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South Grove 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 25%Scoring 20%Aim 20%Precision 18%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.
19.3
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South Grove Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South Grove 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
1800 W 18th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
Course Description
South Grove Golf Course is a historic public golf course located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Built in 1902 and designed by Harry Schopp, it features tree-lined fairways and rolling terrain with views of the city skyline just two miles from downtown. The course hosts notable events such as the annual Hangover Open and offers various passes, including yearly and platinum options, alongside standard rate information. The site emphasizes its long-standing history, local tournaments, and accessibility to golfers in the Indianapolis area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1902
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.8(254 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 Grove Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on precise wedge and short iron approaches across short par fours and threes that risk bogeys on errors. Par fives repeat as scoring chances with high trouble potential from their leading difficulty ranks.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 704735 yards4330 metersCR 63.0Bogey 81.3Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 40.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 429 | 94 | 273 | 125 | 352 | 375 | 268 | 142 | 2341 | 325 | 234 | 135 | 325 | 326 | 145 | 248 | 397 | 259 | 2394 | 4735 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705771 yards5277 metersCR 67.3Bogey 88.5Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.8 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 497 | 115 | 349 | 173 | 377 | 444 | 338 | 197 | 2806 | 342 | 298 | 150 | 424 | 440 | 161 | 359 | 491 | 300 | 2965 | 5771 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704735 yards4330 metersCR 66.5Bogey 92.9Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 429 | 94 | 273 | 125 | 352 | 375 | 268 | 142 | 2341 | 325 | 234 | 135 | 325 | 326 | 145 | 248 | 397 | 259 | 2394 | 4735 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705771 yards5277 metersCR 72.8Bogey 100.9Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 497 | 115 | 349 | 173 | 377 | 444 | 338 | 197 | 2806 | 342 | 298 | 150 | 424 | 440 | 161 | 359 | 491 | 300 | 2965 | 5771 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South Grove 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment16%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
18% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
12 Week Flagship Program for South Grove Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South Grove Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring22%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
69% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
70% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
57% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control23%
Scoring9%
41% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim24%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Aim32%
Dispersion18%
46% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
36% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
40% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
60% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
60% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim33%
Dispersion11%
58% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
29% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
58% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Dispersion19%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
44% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
49% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Trajectory23%
Mechanics23%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Aim17%
61% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment18%
Trajectory10%
63% match
For Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision29%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South Grove Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing South Grove Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is South Grove Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
South Grove Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South Grove Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5253 yards. The back tees extend to 5771.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South Grove Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 South Grove Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5771.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is South Grove Golf Course 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 Grove Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5771.0 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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