40% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bavarian Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Bavarian Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bavarian Hills 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 26%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Accuracy 16%Precision 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
9.3
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bavarian Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bavarian Hills Golf Course.
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
251 Mulligan Rd, St Marys, PA 15857, USA
Course Description
Bavarian Hills Golf Course is a public golf facility featuring a course, driving range, restaurant and bar in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The site promotes tee times, a pro shop, leagues, outings, and reciprocal play, with events and dining options for visitors and members. It emphasizes being open to the public and offering a welcoming environment for golfers and guests alike, along with seasonal promotions and online scheduling. The property also highlights a banquet facility and private party options as part of its hospitality offerings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Love/Brian Ault
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(90 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 Bavarian Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of precise irons into greens on abundant par fours while long par fives create outsized bogey threats from poor position play.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716096 yards5574 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | 8 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 491 | 160 | 375 | 404 | 139 | 354 | 468 | 200 | 2950 | 405 | 412 | 351 | 143 | 511 | 186 | 311 | 338 | 489 | 3146 | 6096 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 714380 yards4005 metersCR 62.7Bogey 83.9Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 41.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 42.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | 8 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 263 | 372 | 113 | 245 | 234 | 88 | 230 | 386 | 130 | 2061 | 307 | 289 | 261 | 81 | 374 | 151 | 218 | 266 | 372 | 2319 | 4380 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 714704 yards4301 metersCR 63.8Bogey 85.9Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 42.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | 8 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 372 | 113 | 283 | 282 | 88 | 274 | 386 | 130 | 2224 | 346 | 330 | 279 | 116 | 374 | 151 | 246 | 266 | 372 | 2480 | 4704 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bavarian Hills 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
43% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
45% match
For Blue tees
Set up for high shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment29%
Distance Control26%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bavarian Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bavarian Hills Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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41% match
For Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Accuracy21%
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Get Started81% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment22%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
28% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
57% match
For Gold tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
60% match
For Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy31%
Visualization9%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim16%
Precision12%
51% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control33%
Visualization19%
39% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring25%
Trajectory16%
82% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
67% 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%
76% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim19%
Accuracy15%
52% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment12%
63% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Precision21%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started28% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
Aim14%
55% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
61% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
58% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control15%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
56% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment14%
Precision12%
52% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bavarian Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bavarian Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bavarian Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Bavarian Hills Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bavarian Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5238 yards. The back tees extend to 6096.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bavarian Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.3 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 Bavarian Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6096.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Bavarian Hills Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Bavarian Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6096.0 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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