29% match
For WHITE tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sun n Lake Golf and Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Deer Run Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deer Run, 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Deer Run
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
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.
Driving Range30 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Deer Run.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Andrew@sunlakegolfclub.com
Giving lessons at Sun n Lake Golf and Country Club? Get featured here.
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
5223 Sun 'N Lake Boulevard
Course Description
Sun ‘N Lake Golf Club is a public golf facility in Sebring, Florida, offering two 18-hole courses with a 36-hole layout, along with an on-site restaurant, clubhouse, and Golf Shop. The club hosts golf leagues, lessons, events, weddings, banquets, and golf outings, making it a destination for both casual players and groups. It emphasizes community events and dining, and provides a practice facility and membership programs to support players of various levels.
36-hole golf course • golf leagues • golf lessons • weddings and banquets • outings and tournaments • practice facility • island view restaurant • golf shop • membership programs • public golf sebring • citrus golf trail • tournament hosting • seasonal dining • golf courses sebring • golf course • restaurant • clubhouse • dining • leisure • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Dyer
Opened
1976
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bermuda
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(345 reviews)
View on Google MapsSun n Lake Golf and Country Club Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Deer Run, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests power off the tee on long par fours and fives while demanding precise irons into varied greens, with back nine raising bogey risks through sterner hole demands.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726919 yards6327 metersCR 73.7Bogey 98.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | — | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 205 | 427 | 524 | 365 | 423 | 359 | 223 | 595 | 3525 | 327 | 530 | 413 | 168 | 528 | 404 | 397 | 455 | 172 | 3394 | 6919 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725480 yards5011 metersCR 67.0Bogey 88.4Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.7 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.7 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | — | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 145 | 329 | 392 | 307 | 317 | 306 | 163 | 441 | 2731 | 309 | 433 | 350 | 126 | 433 | 334 | 283 | 369 | 112 | 2749 | 5480 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726170 yards5642 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.7Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | — | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 160 | 385 | 474 | 329 | 380 | 325 | 187 | 510 | 3114 | 316 | 494 | 377 | 148 | 496 | 359 | 348 | 389 | 129 | 3056 | 6170 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deer Run
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Aim20%
Accuracy20%
10 Week Flagship Program for Deer Run
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deer Run. 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 · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim29%
Accuracy11%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Precision15%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started48% match
For GOLD tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min6 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision30%
Stroke15%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Dispersion17%
38% match
For GOLD tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Aim21%
Alignment13%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion29%
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
33% match
For GOLD tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment16%
Precision12%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started61% match
For GOLD tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Alignment16%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
38% match
For BLACK tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Scoring19%
Mechanics18%
44% match
For BLACK tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started46% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Aim25%
Distance Control13%
58% match
For BLACK tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment32%
Accuracy26%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
58% match
For BLACK tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Deer Run
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 Deer Run
Get answers to common questions about playing Deer Run and what to expect.
How difficult is Deer Run for mid-handicap golfers?
Deer Run is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deer Run?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6200 yards. The back tees extend to 6919.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Deer Run?
With a course rating of 73.7 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.
How long is Deer Run and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6919.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Deer Run 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 Deer Run strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6919.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Deer Run. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
45 Programs
0 km away
Sun n Lake Golf and Country Club - Turtle Run
Sebring, FL
47 Programs
5.7 km away
Pinecrest Golf Club
Avon Park, FL
45 Programs
6.38 km away
Golf Hammock Country Club
Sebring, FL
15 Programs
8.49 km away
Sebring Golf Club - Sebring
Sebring, Florida
46 Programs
8.67 km away
Country Club of Sebring
Sebring, FL
18 Programs
9.16 km away
Harder Hall Resort Club - Executive
Sebring, Florida
44 Programs
9.41 km away
Highlands Ridge Golf Club - North Course
Avon Park, FL
44 Programs
9.41 km away
Highlands Ridge Golf Club - South
Avon Park, Florida
16 Programs
11.49 km away
Green River Country Club - Green River
Walnut, Illinois
Same Architect
Courses by Don Dyer
Explore other courses designed by Don Dyer. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 1 Course
Deer Run
Sun n Lake Golf and Country Club
Sebring, Florida