66% match
For Orange tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Turnberry Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Turnberry Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Turnberry Golf 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 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.
18.3
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Turnberry Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Turnberry Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sajones@columbus.gov
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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
1145 Clubhouse Ln, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA
Course Description
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department operates municipal golf facilities in Columbus, Ohio, managing six public golf courses adjacent to John Glenn International Airport. The department offers a variety of courses including Airport, Champions, Mentel Memorial, Raymond Memorial, Turnberry, and Wilson Road, along with junior golf opportunities and event outings. With designs ranging from traditional parkland to links-style layouts, it emphasizes accessible golf for players of all ages and skill levels and provides tee time booking and on-site recreation services. The organization is a city department overseeing urban parks, recreation programs, and golf facilities within Columbus.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Hills
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(298 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 Turnberry Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron accuracy across waves of par fours while long par fives tempt aggressive plays with layup risks. Back nine elevates scoring threats through tougher overall challenge.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726775 yards6195 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 525 | 362 | 159 | 337 | 508 | 392 | 182 | 375 | 441 | 3281 | 385 | 413 | 510 | 207 | 413 | 451 | 215 | 384 | 516 | 3494 | 6775 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725868 yards5366 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.9Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.8 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 325 | 125 | 291 | 475 | 337 | 134 | 300 | 410 | 2882 | 325 | 325 | 469 | 160 | 358 | 385 | 170 | 339 | 455 | 2986 | 5868 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735440 yards4974 metersCR 71.3Bogey 100.2Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 314 | 112 | 271 | 455 | 317 | 114 | 273 | 401 | 2734 | 295 | 295 | 459 | 139 | 338 | 365 | 160 | 254 | 401 | 2706 | 5440 |
P
Purple Tee
Gender: FemalePar 733812 yards3486 metersCR 62.0Bogey 85.9Slope 102
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 43.1 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 42.8 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 225 | 110 | 172 | 320 | 205 | 110 | 162 | 270 | 1914 | 205 | 200 | 330 | 130 | 210 | 250 | 53 | 210 | 310 | 1898 | 3812 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Turnberry Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile26% match
For Orange tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
57% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Orange tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision14%
Trajectory12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Turnberry Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Turnberry Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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53% match
For Orange tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision24%
Mechanics15%
76% match
For Orange tees
Pick your spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
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Get Started63% match
For Orange tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision22%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
49% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring29%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Orange tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
62% match
For Orange tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Purple tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
44% match
For Purple tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
58% match
For Purple tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
64% match
For Purple tees
Set up for high shot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Aim25%
Scoring23%
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Get Started61% match
For Purple tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim21%
Precision18%
62% match
For Purple tees
Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Purple tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision20%
Distance Control12%
35% match
For Purple tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory14%
66% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy19%
Aim11%
57% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
72% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
45% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics27%
Precision17%
58% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
68% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
58% match
For Black tees
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Distance Control20%
Scoring13%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
47% match
For Black tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
71% match
For Black tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring29%
Accuracy17%
24% match
For Black tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics36%
Trajectory29%
Precision28%
68% match
For Black tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
88% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
72% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Turnberry Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Turnberry Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Turnberry Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Turnberry Golf Course challenges consistency. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Turnberry Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5294 yards. The back tees extend to 6775.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Turnberry Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Turnberry Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6775.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Turnberry Golf 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 Turnberry Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6775.0 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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