41% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Woodford Lakes Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Woodford Lakes Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Woodford Lakes 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 23%Accuracy 19%Aim 18%Alignment 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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Woodford Lakes Golf Club
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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 | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Woodford Lakes Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
proshop@thewoodfordclub.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
2260 Lexington Rd, Versailles, KY 40383, USA
Course Description
The Woodford Club is a semi-private recreation locale in Versailles, Kentucky, offering an 18-hole par-71 golf course alongside a full-service restaurant, swimming pool, tennis (and pickleball), and fishing amenities. Located in the Horse Capital of the World on the Bourbon Trail, the club emphasizes a welcoming community with public access to golf and dining, plus membership options. The on-site Jack Jouett Tavern features a curated wine and bourbon selection and scenic views of the course, while seasonal activities and events, including the Woodford Legends Invitational, enhance the local sports and social scene. The club also promotes regional experiences that blend championship golf with Kentucky’s bourbon and equine culture.
18-hole golf course • par 71 • versailles kentucky • bourbon trail • horse country • jack jouett tavern • pickleball • tennis • fishing ponds • swim team • golf membership • woodford legends invitational • woodford club foundation • public dining • golf and dining • community club • kentucky golf trail • scenic golf views • conch bar
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Buck Blankenship
Opened
1967
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(133 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 Woodford Lakes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout repeatedly tests precise irons on short par fours while demanding short game saves on tougher spots to match bogey pace.This layout repeatedly tests precise irons on short par fours while demanding short game saves on tougher spots to match bogey pace.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 724832 yards4418 metersCR 62.8Bogey 82.8Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.4 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 41.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 377 | 209 | 111 | 315 | 362 | 325 | 105 | 325 | 2435 | 334 | 376 | 292 | 293 | 104 | 328 | 124 | 200 | 346 | 2397 | 4832 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724832 yards4418 metersCR 67.5Bogey 93.8Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 377 | 209 | 111 | 315 | 362 | 325 | 105 | 325 | 2435 | 334 | 376 | 292 | 293 | 104 | 328 | 124 | 200 | 346 | 2397 | 4832 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725828 yards5329 metersCR 73.4Bogey 103.7Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 461 | 288 | 143 | 356 | 447 | 381 | 129 | 334 | 2907 | 381 | 462 | 334 | 321 | 139 | 445 | 158 | 307 | 374 | 2921 | 5828 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Woodford Lakes 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 profile42% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
63% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy28%
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Get Started43% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Woodford Lakes Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Woodford Lakes Golf Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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42% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
82% match
For White tees
Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
52% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
83% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Precision16%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring29%
Alignment28%
71% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
81% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
45% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision26%
Aim13%
39% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
54% match
For Red tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
48% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
74% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
30% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
82% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
Aim15%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Visualization17%
52% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
79% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
48% match
For Red tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
53% match
For Red tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Aim19%
74% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
43% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
43% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Precision22%
Dispersion10%
59% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
78% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
52% 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%
81% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy26%
Alignment24%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
73% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control15%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodford Lakes Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Woodford Lakes Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Woodford Lakes Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Woodford Lakes Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Woodford Lakes Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5330 yards. The back tees extend to 5828.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Woodford Lakes Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Woodford Lakes Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5828.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Woodford Lakes 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 Woodford Lakes Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5828.0 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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