Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Ballantrae Golf Course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballantrae Golf Course, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Everything you need to know about Ballantrae Golf Course.
Phone
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1300 Ballantrae Club Dr, Pelham, AL 35124, United States
Ballantrae Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course located in Pelham, Alabama, just east of Birmingham. The semi-private facility features a full-service pro shop, the Fireside Grill, and a range of membership and event options, offering both residents and visitors a complete golfing experience. The club provides course information, lessons, practice facilities, and tournament packages, with a focus on delivering a championship-quality experience in the Birmingham metro area. It serves golfers of all levels looking for a course with strong conditioning, amenities, and social events.
golf course • 18-hole golf course • public golf course • pelham alabama • birmingham alabama golf • semi-private golf club • golf lessons • tournament packages • golf shop • fireside grill • practice facility • guest tee times • member tournaments • event hosting
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Cupp
Opened
2004
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Ballantrae Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for V
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.0 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | 15 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 520 | 156 | 497 | 128 | 378 | 517 | 184 | 385 | 3131 | 324 | 430 | 340 | 531 | 185 | 390 | 322 | 136 | 454 | 3112 | 6243 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | 15 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 491 | 148 | 464 | 118 | 340 | 488 | 158 | 349 | 2890 | 304 | 398 | 305 | 498 | 172 | 343 | 283 | 128 | 438 | 2869 | 5759 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | 15 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 422 | 128 | 430 | 105 | 306 | 437 | 136 | 299 | 2560 | 251 | 370 | 270 | 466 | 154 | 307 | 234 | 106 | 341 | 2499 | 5059 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Ballantrae Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ballantrae Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Ballantrae Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Ballantrae Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Ballantrae Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Ballantrae Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Ballantrae Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ballantrae Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Ballantrae Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ballantrae Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileUp-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballantrae Golf Course. 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.
Full 46 days 64 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballantrae Golf Course and what to expect.
Ballantrae Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5651 yards. The back tees extend to 6243.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 75.3 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6243.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Ballantrae Golf Course 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6243.0 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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