Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Thorn Apple Country Club.
Total Programs
27
27 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
134
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 Thorn Apple Country 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.
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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 using an alignment mirror.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Everything you need to know about Thorn Apple Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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1051 Alton Darby Creek Rd, Galloway, OH 43119, USA
Thorn Apple Country Club is a historic golf destination on the west side of Franklin County, offering an 18-hole, semi-private course designed by Jack Kidwell and opened in 1966. The 7,000-yard layout from the back tees features a par 72 with bentgrass greens, bluegrass fairways, and multiple water hazards and bunkers that challenge players of all levels. Located at 1051 Alton Darby Creek Road in Hilliard, Ohio, the club combines a serene, wildlife-rich setting with accessible, affordable golfing near Columbus. The venue emphasizes a classic golfing experience with a mix of long holes and strategic risk-reward challenges.
golf course • 18-hole • semi-private golf • jack kidwell design • par 72 • bluegrass fairways • bentgrass greens • water hazards • columbus area golf • hilliard ohio golf • franklin county golf • columbus golf destination • affordable golf • bird habitat • long holes • short game challenge • golf in ohio • public access golf • golf club ohio
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Kidwell
Opened
1966
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Thorn Apple Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 459 | 306 | 157 | 284 | 314 | 302 | 161 | 412 | 2741 | 444 | 143 | 283 | 280 | 331 | 367 | 440 | 179 | 264 | 2731 | 5472 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 288 | 371 | 287 | 105 | 278 | 284 | 287 | 118 | 382 | 2400 | 411 | 117 | 263 | 260 | 232 | 339 | 423 | 116 | 254 | 2415 | 4815 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Thorn Apple Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Thorn Apple Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Thorn Apple Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Thorn Apple Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Thorn Apple Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Thorn Apple Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Thorn Apple Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Thorn Apple Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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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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Showing 27 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thorn Apple Country Club. 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.
Full 52 days 71 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 33.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Full flagship program designed around Thorn Apple Country Club hole by hole data. Contains 52 practice days and 49 unique drills.
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Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Thorn Apple Country Club and what to expect.
Thorn Apple Country Club presents a demanding test. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5144 yards. The back tees extend to 5472.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.0 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.
At a full length of 5472.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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 118.0 and yardage reaching 5472.0 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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