65% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sycamore Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Sycamore Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sycamore Hills Golf Club, 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 29%Scoring 24%Aim 16%Precision 15%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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sycamore Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using 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
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 | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sycamore Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
11836 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814, USA
Course Description
Sycamore Hills Golf Club is a private golf facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, featuring an 18-hole championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Opened in 1989 and renovated by Nicklaus Design, the course is set on rolling terrain with a variety of trees and the Aboite River, offering generous fairways and challenging greens. It has hosted notable events, including the Hotel Fitness Championship and USGA qualifiers.The course layout is a par-72, stretching from 7,275 yards at the Gold tees to 5,232 yards at the Red tees, with five tee sets available. The club offers a range of facilities, including a clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, putting green, and restaurant. Sycamore Hills Golf Club has received recognition from *Golf Digest* and *Golf World*, being ranked among the best golf courses and shops in the country. The club also hosts various professional, amateur, and collegiate tournaments, supported by a top-ranked practice area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(170 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 Sycamore Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces ongoing decisions on aggressive drives into testing par fours met by iron approaches, with par fives dangling birdie bait amid layup safety, back nine tightening grip via elevated slope.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727319 yards6692 metersCR 77.0Bogey 104.5Slope 148
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 52.0 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 52.5 · Slope 150
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 536 | 387 | 224 | 562 | 422 | 188 | 472 | 410 | 3661 | 421 | 228 | 558 | 377 | 202 | 546 | 473 | 409 | 444 | 3658 | 7319 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726472 yards5918 metersCR 72.2Bogey 98.5Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 142
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 519 | 344 | 178 | 523 | 365 | 161 | 415 | 357 | 3244 | 379 | 177 | 516 | 360 | 175 | 496 | 389 | 339 | 397 | 3228 | 6472 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 727185 yards6570 metersCR 76.3Bogey 103.5Slope 147
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 51.3 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 52.2 · Slope 149
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 536 | 387 | 206 | 546 | 401 | 188 | 450 | 400 | 3574 | 421 | 228 | 546 | 377 | 202 | 526 | 473 | 394 | 444 | 3611 | 7185 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sycamore Hills Golf Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
76% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sycamore Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sycamore Hills Golf Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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76% match
For Black tees
Set up par or better, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For Black tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Black tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
30% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started60% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Dispersion18%
73% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion16%
Trajectory14%
59% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
75% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
55% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started55% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
80% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
40% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
47% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Aim14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
55% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment26%
Aim25%
81% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision21%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Challenge limits, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Precision22%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For Blue/White tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Set a target, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion23%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Blue/White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Trajectory18%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
80% match
For Blue/White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sycamore Hills Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sycamore Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sycamore Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sycamore Hills Golf Club presents a demanding test. Its 148.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 77.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sycamore Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6896 yards. The back tees extend to 7319.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sycamore Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 77.0 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 Sycamore Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7319.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is Sycamore Hills Golf Club 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 Sycamore Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 148.0 and yardage reaching 7319.0 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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