73% match
For V tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim13%
Alignment12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballantrae Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Ballantrae Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 27%Distance Control 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
20
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
35.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballantrae Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
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.
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 | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballantrae Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
hbrown@pelhamonline.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
1300 Ballantrae Club Dr, Pelham, AL 35124, United States
Course Description
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.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Cupp
Opened
2004
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⭐4.6(237 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 Ballantrae Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for V
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron accuracy on short par fours and par threes alongside risk-reward pulls on medium par fives where poor execution spikes bogey chances.
I
III Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726243 yards5709 metersCR 75.3Bogey 104.7Slope 125
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 |
I
IV Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725759 yards5266 metersCR 72.0Bogey 99.9Slope 118
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 |
V
V Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725059 yards4626 metersCR 68.4Bogey 95.0Slope 113
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballantrae Golf Course
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For V tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
45% match
For V tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For V tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Ballantrae Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For V tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy31%
Precision18%
63% match
For V tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
74% match
For V tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For V tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
70% match
For V tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For V tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
80% match
For V tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
57% match
For V tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim29%
Alignment24%
58% match
For V tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
59% match
For V tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision15%
Aim13%
54% match
For V tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision28%
Trajectory12%
61% match
For V tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy16%
Visualization12%
70% match
For IV tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim17%
68% match
For IV tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment22%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
60% match
For IV tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim19%
Alignment14%
55% match
For IV tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
18% match
For IV tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started47% match
For IV tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
45% match
For IV tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim22%
Trajectory11%
64% match
For IV tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
64% match
For IV tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
70% match
For IV tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For IV tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion10%
77% match
For IV tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
71% match
For IV tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Aim21%
68% match
For IV tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
57% match
For IV tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For IV tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
61% match
For IV tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
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For III tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring15%
Stroke15%
72% match
For III tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For III tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For III tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For III tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For III tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Scoring29%
Aim21%
51% match
For III tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision34%
Scoring19%
74% match
For III tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
71% match
For III tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For III tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For III tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Aim14%
52% match
For III tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring28%
Alignment27%
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Get Started79% match
For III tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For III tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Aim15%
58% match
For III tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Dispersion10%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballantrae Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballantrae Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballantrae Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballantrae Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at Ballantrae Golf Course?
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.
How long is Ballantrae Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6243.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Ballantrae Golf Course and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Ballantrae Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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