77% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy14%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Albany Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Albany, MN, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Albany Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Albany 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 22%Aim 20%Precision 17%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.
19.5
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Albany Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
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 | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Albany 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
500 Church Ave, Albany, MN 56307, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1981
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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 Albany Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four grinders that test iron reliability after tee shots, mixed with stout par fives needing drive position to reach safely. Back nine turns up heat with sterner layout pushing error costs higher on key trouble spots.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726531 yards5972 metersCR 71.8Bogey 96.5Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 395 | 166 | 400 | 424 | 364 | 530 | 362 | 253 | 3209 | 553 | 169 | 379 | 414 | 375 | 157 | 388 | 372 | 515 | 3322 | 6531 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725070 yards4636 metersCR 69.4Bogey 97.6Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 339 | 132 | 246 | 365 | 263 | 402 | 249 | 198 | 2489 | 503 | 132 | 245 | 332 | 298 | 110 | 258 | 310 | 393 | 2581 | 5070 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724534 yards4146 metersCR 66.4Bogey 93.2Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 45.6 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 235 | 282 | 125 | 218 | 318 | 259 | 329 | 245 | 175 | 2186 | 426 | 114 | 241 | 291 | 290 | 102 | 255 | 241 | 388 | 2348 | 4534 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726027 yards5511 metersCR 74.7Bogey 105.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.2 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 376 | 149 | 316 | 382 | 350 | 517 | 349 | 251 | 3000 | 535 | 157 | 324 | 402 | 337 | 129 | 334 | 333 | 476 | 3027 | 6027 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Albany 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile74% match
For Gold tees
Pick your spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
17% match
For Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
49% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Albany Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Albany Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Trajectory16%
Precision15%
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Get Started37% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
59% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision30%
Scoring13%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim19%
Scoring14%
77% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Aim15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
29% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
51% match
For Red tees
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
47% match
For Red tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
66% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Aim27%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
40% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim22%
Distance Control14%
76% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
74% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
35% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
41% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Aim15%
69% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Aim12%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
59% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
62% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
29% match
For Blue tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
29% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Albany Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Albany Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Albany Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Albany Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Albany Golf Club technically exacting. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Albany Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5532 yards. The back tees extend to 6531.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Albany Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Albany Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6531.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Albany Golf Club 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 Albany Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6531.0 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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