42% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Virtues Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
The Virtues Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Virtues Gc, 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Virtues Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Virtues Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golfshop@thevirtuesgolfclub.com
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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
One Long Dr, Nashport, OH 43830, USA
Course Description
Virtues Golf Club, located near Columbus, Ohio, is recognized as the state's premier public golf course. Opened in 1999 and designed by the esteemed architect Arthur Hills, it has garnered accolades from Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, and Golfweek, earning the title of the #1 Rated Public Golf Course in Ohio. The club features a clubhouse that includes a full-service restaurant, meeting rooms, and banquet facilities, making it an ideal venue for weddings and special events. It is also noted for being one of the best value golf courses in the nation, consistently ranking in the top 100 golf courses across the United States.
public golf course • golf events • meeting rooms • restaurant • banquet facilities • sports and recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Hills/Spencer Holt
Opened
1999
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(320 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 The Virtues Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with repeated long par four and five demands where drive position controls scoring risk, front nine tougher per ratings forcing early focus before back nine eases slightly.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727243 yards6623 metersCR 75.2Bogey 101.0Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.7 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.3 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 474 | 388 | 563 | 206 | 338 | 557 | 444 | 187 | 3568 | 537 | 364 | 211 | 480 | 198 | 457 | 527 | 435 | 466 | 3675 | 7243 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724985 yards4558 metersCR 67.9Bogey 95.1Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 316 | 276 | 395 | 92 | 219 | 417 | 331 | 109 | 2457 | 423 | 263 | 102 | 335 | 107 | 282 | 399 | 313 | 304 | 2528 | 4985 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726180 yards5651 metersCR 75.1Bogey 106.7Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.5 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 393 | 325 | 452 | 146 | 287 | 494 | 406 | 150 | 3030 | 469 | 335 | 146 | 434 | 136 | 372 | 476 | 378 | 404 | 3150 | 6180 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Virtues Gc
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
68% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Alignment15%
51% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
10 Week Flagship Program for The Virtues Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Virtues Gc. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
17% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
65% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy24%
Precision16%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring28%
Aim14%
41% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision16%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
Dispersion12%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
35% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Trajectory16%
61% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
26% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
69% match
For Black tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
76% match
For Black tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring27%
Accuracy14%
56% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
66% match
For Black tees
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
69% match
For Black tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
17% match
For Black tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment12%
Scoring11%
50% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Aim29%
Scoring26%
83% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
77% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
26% match
For Green tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Green tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
77% match
For Green tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
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Get Started69% match
For Green tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
47% match
For Green tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For Green tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Green tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
54% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
69% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
50% match
For Green tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
61% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision13%
Accuracy12%
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Crossroads Cup by Ashland University
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Stroke Play
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NCAA Division II
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Stroke Play
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NCAA Division II
men
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Virtues Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing The Virtues Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is The Virtues Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Virtues Gc challenges consistency. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Virtues Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6114 yards. The back tees extend to 7243.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Virtues Gc?
With a course rating of 75.2 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 Virtues Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7243.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is The Virtues Gc 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 Virtues Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 7243.0 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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