Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Abilene Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 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
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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@abilenecountryclub.com
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Facilities
Location
4039 South Treadaway Boulevard
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Williams, Gill & Associates
Opened
1923
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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 Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 41.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 41.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 260 | 285 | 115 | 250 | 200 | 342 | 110 | 255 | 2097 | 130 | 232 | 212 | 345 | 110 | 370 | 235 | 120 | 220 | 1974 | 4071 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 43.1 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 305 | 325 | 135 | 305 | 265 | 415 | 145 | 280 | 2510 | 145 | 275 | 260 | 415 | 140 | 445 | 305 | 160 | 285 | 2430 | 4940 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.8 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 355 | 395 | 180 | 360 | 375 | 520 | 175 | 390 | 3195 | 180 | 360 | 325 | 545 | 190 | 545 | 365 | 215 | 390 | 3115 | 6310 |
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profilePractice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 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 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMaximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Up-and-down contest, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep within 6 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at North
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
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?
Players often find North technically exacting. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5190 yards. The back tees extend to 6310.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North?
With a course rating of 70.9 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is North and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6310.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is North 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 North strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6310.0 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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