Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know The Course At Aberdeen.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Course At Aberdeen, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Everything you need to know about The Course At Aberdeen.
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The Course at Aberdeen, 245 Tower Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385, USA
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Kidwell/Michael Hurdzan
Opened
1997
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Scorecard
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | — | 17 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 348 | 415 | 392 | 518 | 157 | 365 | 187 | 518 | 3290 | 500 | 172 | 386 | 288 | 423 | 528 | 423 | 165 | 398 | 3283 | 6573 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.0 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | — | 17 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 339 | 398 | 359 | 494 | 112 | 342 | 167 | 497 | 3073 | 457 | 162 | 364 | 259 | 411 | 518 | 398 | 149 | 360 | 3078 | 6151 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 41.8 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.6 · Slope 104
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | — | 17 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 260 | 333 | 298 | 425 | 79 | 269 | 124 | 429 | 2506 | 400 | 101 | 325 | 206 | 276 | 445 | 327 | 130 | 233 | 2443 | 4949 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileAlign putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Course At Aberdeen. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Course At Aberdeen and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, The Course At Aberdeen challenges consistency. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5761 yards. The back tees extend to 6573.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.6 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.
At a full length of 6573.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6573.0 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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