Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The University Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
The University Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The University 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
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 University Club
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.
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.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The University Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jlebouef@universityclubbr.com
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Facilities
Location
University Club Clubhouse, 15333 Memorial Tower Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
Course Description
The University Club of Baton Rouge is a private golf club featuring a 7,700-yard, Par-72 championship course designed to challenge seasoned players while catering to daily member play. It serves LSU Golf as a permanent home for the Tigers and offers extensive practice facilities, including a large indoor/outdoor instructional space and multiple practice holes. The club also features a sports complex with tennis, pickleball, fitness, and resort-style amenities, along with dining and event spaces for members and guests in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jim Lipe/David Toms
Opened
1998
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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 University Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Combo Tee 1
Combo Tee 1 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 431 | 582 | 338 | 152 | 556 | 427 | 160 | 430 | 3472 | 402 | 550 | 407 | 176 | 448 | 351 | 165 | 533 | 464 | 3496 | 6968 |
Scratch Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.7 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 431 | 624 | 338 | 169 | 556 | 449 | 190 | 466 | 3619 | 442 | 550 | 407 | 176 | 448 | 351 | 214 | 533 | 464 | 3585 | 7204 |
Tiger Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 52.1 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 449 | 676 | 381 | 195 | 586 | 472 | 220 | 489 | 3924 | 488 | 571 | 421 | 205 | 461 | 368 | 253 | 551 | 509 | 3827 | 7751 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The University 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for The University Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The University 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Consistent wedge length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The University Club
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 The University Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The University Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The University Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The University Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 77.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The University Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 7360 yards. The back tees extend to 7751.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The University Club?
With a course rating of 77.9 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 The University Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7751.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is The University 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 The University Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 7751.0 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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