59% match
For Back tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Athens Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Athens Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Athens Country 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 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Aim 18%Dispersion 13%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Athens Country 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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Athens Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@athenscc.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
500 Park Dr, Athens, TX 75751, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1921
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⭐4.5(111 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 Athens Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Back
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure on approach accuracy with reachable par fours forcing precise second shots and par fives tempting aggressive plays that risk bogeys if off line. Front slightly tougher setup repeats decisions where misses amplify scores on key holes.
B
Back Tee
Gender: MalePar 715746 yards5254 metersCR 69.3Bogey 91.8Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 160 | 441 | 345 | 338 | 172 | 432 | 508 | 148 | 2931 | 261 | 285 | 398 | 408 | 133 | 440 | 162 | 285 | 443 | 2815 | 5746 |
F
Forward Tee
Gender: MalePar 714823 yards4410 metersCR 65.0Bogey 85.4Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.6 · Slope 108
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 121 | 346 | 298 | 305 | 136 | 370 | 395 | 96 | 2426 | 242 | 225 | 270 | 345 | 118 | 400 | 147 | 250 | 400 | 2397 | 4823 |
M
Middle Tee
Gender: MalePar 715413 yards4950 metersCR 68.0Bogey 89.8Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.8 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 140 | 385 | 339 | 308 | 150 | 403 | 504 | 140 | 2742 | 257 | 277 | 350 | 393 | 123 | 432 | 153 | 269 | 417 | 2671 | 5413 |
M
Middle Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715341 yards4884 metersCR 72.7Bogey 102.8Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | — | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 140 | 385 | 339 | 308 | 150 | 403 | 504 | 140 | 2742 | 257 | 277 | 350 | 393 | 123 | 432 | 153 | 269 | 345 | 2599 | 5341 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Athens Country 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 profile37% match
For Back tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Back tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
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Get Started74% match
For Back tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Athens Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Athens Country 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≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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71% match
For Back tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
77% match
For Back tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
48% match
For Back tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
49% match
For Back tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For Back tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
71% match
For Back tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
49% match
For Back tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Back tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Back tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
43% match
For Back tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment27%
Aim23%
71% match
For Back tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
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Get Started53% match
For Back tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Scoring15%
88% match
For Back tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
82% match
For Back tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
57% match
For Back tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control13%
79% match
For Forward tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Forward tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Forward tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For Forward tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
45% match
For Forward tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
57% match
For Forward tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion25%
Scoring14%
49% match
For Forward tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control26%
Precision11%
63% match
For Forward tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started74% match
For Forward tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Forward tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion16%
43% match
For Forward tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Alignment24%
59% match
For Forward tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring35%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Forward tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion20%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Forward tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
79% match
For Forward tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
46% match
For Forward tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
39% match
For Middle tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
27% match
For Middle tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
77% match
For Middle tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
58% match
For Middle tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%
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Get Started77% match
For Middle tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For Middle tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
20% match
For Middle tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
72% match
For Middle tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Middle tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Middle tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Middle tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%
27% match
For Middle tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
52% match
For Middle tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Middle tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment23%
Aim21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Athens Country Club
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 Athens Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Athens Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Athens Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Athens Country Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Athens Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5284 yards. The back tees extend to 5746.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Athens Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.3 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Athens Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5746.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Athens Country 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 Athens Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5746.0 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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