87% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bangor Municipal Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Eighteen Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Eighteen, 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 26%Aim 22%Precision 19%Scoring 19%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Eighteen
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Eighteen.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
278 Webster Avenue
Course Description
Bangor Municipal Golf Course is a 27-hole public golf facility in Bangor, Maine designed by Geoffrey Cornish. The course offers multiple golf opportunities including a grass tee driving range, two practice greens, a short-game area, and a fully stocked pro shop with custom fitting by PGA professionals. In addition to golf, the venue hosts instructional lessons and programs, a restaurant and bar at Birdies, and engaging events such as leagues and junior golf, serving players of all ages and skill levels. The facility emphasizes environmental stewardship and wildlife habitat while delivering high-quality turf conditions in the city center.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1963
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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 Eighteen, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four chances for bold drives into birdie range while tougher par fours demand careful positioning to avoid blowup scores. Elevated front side challenge adds steady pressure before back side birdie relief.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715261 yards4811 metersCR 70.0Bogey 97.2Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 280 | 146 | 391 | 315 | 155 | 368 | 370 | 359 | 2697 | 283 | 159 | 288 | 297 | 249 | 404 | 141 | 334 | 409 | 2564 | 5261 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715193 yards4748 metersCR 69.5Bogey 96.6Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 274 | 140 | 422 | 296 | 150 | 367 | 363 | 350 | 2666 | 281 | 146 | 282 | 294 | 246 | 393 | 140 | 333 | 412 | 2527 | 5193 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715813 yards5315 metersCR 73.0Bogey 101.8Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.6 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 354 | 151 | 486 | 306 | 181 | 380 | 387 | 372 | 2931 | 359 | 156 | 376 | 302 | 351 | 413 | 148 | 345 | 432 | 2882 | 5813 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Eighteen
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
47% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Eighteen
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Eighteen. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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74% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
78% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For White 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 Started53% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
58% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim28%
Distance Control12%
56% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Aim17%
50% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Alignment10%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Trajectory12%
31% match
For Green tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
31% match
For Green tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Green tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment21%
Aim16%
58% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
46% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started37% match
For Green tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
41% match
For Green tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
58% match
For Green tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
47% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
73% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
80% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision11%
Accuracy11%
64% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
74% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
69% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Precision18%
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Get Started74% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim15%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
31% match
For Gold tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
74% match
For Gold tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Gold tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
49% match
For Gold tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
34% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Precision23%
Trajectory11%
72% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Eighteen
Get answers to common questions about playing Eighteen and what to expect.
How difficult is Eighteen for mid-handicap golfers?
Eighteen presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Eighteen?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5503 yards. The back tees extend to 5813.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Eighteen?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Eighteen and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5813.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Eighteen 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 Eighteen strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5813.0 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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