Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Starks Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Starks Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Starks 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Starks Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Starks Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
60 Dedrick Rd, Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0, Canada
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1969
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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 Starks Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
BCK..WHT.6042Y Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.0 · Slope 105
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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 345 | 358 | 213 | 390 | 424 | 464 | 155 | 374 | 3021 | 298 | 345 | 358 | 213 | 390 | 424 | 464 | 155 | 374 | 3021 | 6042 |
FWD.RED.4618Y Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 39.7 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 39.7 · Slope 95
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 266 | 259 | 147 | 315 | 326 | 366 | 110 | 280 | 2309 | 240 | 266 | 259 | 147 | 315 | 326 | 366 | 110 | 280 | 2309 | 4618 |
MIDD.YELL.5760Y Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.0 · Slope 101
| 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 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 335 | 319 | 193 | 378 | 392 | 448 | 155 | 362 | 2880 | 298 | 335 | 319 | 193 | 378 | 392 | 448 | 155 | 362 | 2880 | 5760 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.1 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 76 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 360 | 338 | 227 | 405 | 445 | 474 | 179 | 389 | 3124 | 307 | 360 | 338 | 227 | 405 | 445 | 474 | 179 | 389 | 3124 | 6248 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 45.3 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 45.3 · Slope 106
| 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 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 266 | 259 | 147 | 315 | 326 | 366 | 110 | 280 | 2309 | 240 | 266 | 259 | 147 | 315 | 326 | 366 | 110 | 280 | 2309 | 4618 |
white Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 345 | 358 | 213 | 390 | 424 | 464 | 155 | 374 | 3021 | 298 | 345 | 328 | 213 | 390 | 424 | 464 | 155 | 374 | 2991 | 6012 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 335 | 319 | 193 | 378 | 392 | 448 | 155 | 362 | 2880 | 298 | 335 | 319 | 193 | 378 | 392 | 448 | 155 | 362 | 2880 | 5760 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Starks 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 profileRead subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Starks Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Starks 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPerfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Starks Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Starks Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Starks Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Starks Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Starks Golf Course technically exacting. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Starks Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5433 yards. The back tees extend to 6248.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Starks Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.9 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Starks Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6248.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Starks 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 Starks Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6248.0 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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