47% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bala Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Bala Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bala 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 29%Scoring 19%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%Aim 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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bala 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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bala Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
general@balagolfclub.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
2200 Belmont Ave #2699, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Flynn
Opened
1893
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(249 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 Bala Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short course delivers repeating short par four decisions where straight tee play unlocks easy birdie looks but select tougher par fours raise bogey risks on misses.This short course delivers repeating short par four decisions where straight tee play unlocks easy birdie looks but select tougher par fours raise bogey risks on misses.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684893 yards4474 metersCR 68.5Bogey 95.9Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 288 | 312 | 162 | 368 | 98 | 372 | 300 | 153 | 2356 | 416 | 357 | 261 | 159 | 317 | 302 | 94 | 278 | 353 | 2537 | 4893 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 685194 yards4749 metersCR 69.5Bogey 98.3Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 299 | 317 | 193 | 374 | 125 | 385 | 315 | 161 | 2492 | 473 | 377 | 301 | 171 | 329 | 312 | 97 | 286 | 356 | 2702 | 5194 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684523 yards4136 metersCR 66.4Bogey 93.0Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 44.8 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.2 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 213 | 312 | 162 | 263 | 98 | 257 | 300 | 153 | 2061 | 416 | 282 | 261 | 159 | 317 | 302 | 94 | 278 | 353 | 2462 | 4523 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bala 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For White tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision23%
Dispersion14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bala Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bala 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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60% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
49% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Precision14%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy26%
Alignment22%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
61% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment13%
Accuracy12%
24% match
For Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
37% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Alignment13%
17% match
For Red tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
69% match
For Red tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
70% match
For Red tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring26%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim18%
Precision16%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision24%
Alignment12%
58% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Accuracy11%
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Get Started55% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy16%
Aim11%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control11%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
Precision23%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Hit close to hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring32%
Accuracy22%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment22%
Accuracy10%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim19%
Precision15%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bala Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bala Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bala Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bala Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bala Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4858 yards. The back tees extend to 5194.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bala Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.5 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bala Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5194.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bala Golf Club and how should I play it?
Bala Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Bala Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5194.0 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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