67% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thunderbird Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
North Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North, 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
28.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tbirdhills@yahoo.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
1316 Mudbrook Road
Course Description
Thunderbird Hills is a family-owned 36-hole golf facility located along the Huron River in Huron, Ohio. The public courses offer challenging greens and well-maintained layouts, serving Sandusky, Huron, Norwalk, Vermilion and surrounding communities with convenient access near Cedar Point and Lake Erie. The site highlights include a driving range, golf club information, and frequent outings, with a focus on welcoming players of all skill levels. The organization emphasizes local leisure, recreation, and community engagement through its e-club and on-site amenities.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Richard Palmer
Opened
1960
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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 North, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a touch test packed with quick par threes and snug par fours that force tight approaches, where back nine toughness raises bogey risks on bigger par fives.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725420 yards4956 metersCR 65.7Bogey 85.5Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 41.9 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.6 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 126 | 340 | 261 | 140 | 240 | 340 | 355 | 435 | 2692 | 402 | 100 | 485 | 360 | 121 | 410 | 300 | 275 | 275 | 2728 | 5420 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726250 yards5715 metersCR 69.6Bogey 91.5Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.1 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 508 | 136 | 350 | 318 | 175 | 290 | 422 | 409 | 534 | 3142 | 424 | 124 | 514 | 383 | 150 | 494 | 352 | 296 | 371 | 3108 | 6250 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745034 yards4603 metersCR 68.9Bogey 95.8Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.1 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.7 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 104 | 235 | 222 | 118 | 237 | 335 | 347 | 428 | 2395 | 381 | 93 | 476 | 355 | 111 | 399 | 285 | 268 | 271 | 2639 | 5034 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
68% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Precision15%
80% match
For White tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
13 Week Flagship Program for North
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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36% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision43%
Dispersion26%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Precision12%
64% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
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%
67% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
62% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim24%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion18%
Aim14%
61% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
45% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment29%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started79% match
For Red tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Aim19%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
63% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
62% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision22%
Aim14%
61% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
53% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Aim30%
Scoring26%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment13%
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Get Started77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
63% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
51% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
72% match
For Gold tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
51% match
For Gold tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring26%
Trajectory11%
75% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
58% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
59% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision26%
Alignment12%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North
Get answers to common questions about playing North and what to expect.
How difficult is North for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, North challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5642 yards. The back tees extend to 6250.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North?
With a course rating of 69.6 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.
How long is North and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6250.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is North 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 North strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6250.0 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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