Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Mill Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
The Mill Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Mill 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 The Mill Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Mill Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
1515 W Sharon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45240, USA
Course Description
Great Parks, officially known as Great Parks of Hamilton County, is a public park district in Ohio, established in 1930. Its mission is to preserve natural resources while providing outdoor recreation and education to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. As the largest landowner in Hamilton County, Great Parks manages over 18,000 acres of land and more than 84 miles of trails, with a strong focus on sustainability and conservation. The organization offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, biking, rock climbing, and family-friendly playgrounds. It also provides educational programs aimed at fostering community awareness and stewardship of the environment. Great Parks is committed to protecting wildlife habitats and restoring natural areas, contributing to the return of wildlife species to the region. Supported by the nonprofit partner Great Parks Forever, the park district engages the community through fundraising and volunteer efforts to sustain and enhance the parks for future generations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Michael Hurdzan/William Diddel
Opened
1951
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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 The Mill Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.3 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 513 | 383 | 166 | 360 | 492 | 411 | 218 | 357 | 3317 | 417 | 409 | 305 | 355 | 166 | 363 | 188 | 392 | 464 | 3059 | 6376 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.5 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 499 | 372 | 146 | 330 | 474 | 390 | 187 | 330 | 3126 | 406 | 399 | 290 | 340 | 148 | 349 | 174 | 364 | 452 | 2922 | 6048 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 400 | 270 | 113 | 276 | 365 | 299 | 131 | 252 | 2416 | 323 | 261 | 221 | 254 | 111 | 263 | 148 | 233 | 324 | 2138 | 4554 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Mill 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 profileFocus on positive outcomes, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for The Mill Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Mill Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedGet up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Mill Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Junior Best-Ball Event
6/15/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Mill Course
Get answers to common questions about playing The Mill Course and what to expect.
How difficult is The Mill Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Mill Course challenges consistency. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Mill Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5465 yards. The back tees extend to 6376.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Mill Course?
With a course rating of 70.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Mill Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6376.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is The Mill 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 The Mill Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6376.0 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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