77% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Winding River Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Winding River Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Winding River Golf 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
Distance Control 23%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 19%Accuracy 16%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Winding River Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Winding River Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
9636, 8015 Mann Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46221, United States
Course Description
Winding River Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf facility on the southwest side of Indianapolis, featuring tree-lined fairways, rolling terrain, and Audubon nature areas. It offers a full practice complex with driving range, short game area, and putting green, plus a pro shop with top-brand apparel and equipment. The venue provides lessons, clinics, and leagues, as well as outings and a responsive tee-time booking system. Located minutes from Indianapolis International Airport, it serves local residents and visiting golfers with on-site dining and event options.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1963
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⭐4.1(277 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 Winding River Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron control repeatedly on short par fours and compact par threes, building score pressure, while back nine toughens with firmer par four and five demands risking bogeys on small mistakes.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715146 yards4706 metersCR 64.5Bogey 84.1Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 40.8 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.3 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 168 | 334 | 239 | 402 | 239 | 318 | 277 | 137 | 2384 | 470 | 288 | 347 | 117 | 292 | 314 | 347 | 97 | 490 | 2762 | 5146 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716238 yards5704 metersCR 69.6Bogey 91.6Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 200 | 397 | 348 | 517 | 287 | 406 | 383 | 178 | 3027 | 505 | 327 | 412 | 165 | 354 | 375 | 425 | 126 | 522 | 3211 | 6238 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715146 yards4706 metersCR 68.9Bogey 95.7Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 168 | 334 | 239 | 402 | 239 | 318 | 277 | 137 | 2384 | 470 | 288 | 347 | 117 | 292 | 314 | 347 | 97 | 490 | 2762 | 5146 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716238 yards5704 metersCR 74.8Bogey 104.3Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 52.9 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 200 | 397 | 348 | 517 | 287 | 406 | 383 | 178 | 3027 | 505 | 327 | 412 | 165 | 354 | 375 | 425 | 126 | 522 | 3211 | 6238 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Winding River Golf 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control15%
38% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Winding River Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Winding River Golf 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy18%
Visualization16%
39% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim26%
Trajectory15%
78% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
57% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim18%
Distance Control14%
54% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
46% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring33%
Alignment14%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
65% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision30%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Green tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Green tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment31%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Green tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Precision19%
63% match
For Green tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started59% match
For Green tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory14%
56% match
For Green tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP5 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision21%
Mechanics18%
66% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
71% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Green tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control15%
Scoring14%
57% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
77% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
65% match
For Green tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Precision14%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision15%
Aim12%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
59% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy28%
Visualization14%
59% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
29% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
49% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
57% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim27%
Dispersion10%
63% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
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Get Started78% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For White tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Winding River Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Winding River Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Winding River Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Winding River Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Winding River Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5692 yards. The back tees extend to 6238.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Winding River Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Winding River Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6238.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Winding River Golf Club 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 Winding River Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6238.0 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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