62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Alignment13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Birdsfoot Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
Birdsfoot Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Birdsfoot 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 26%Aim 21%Scoring 20%Precision 17%Alignment 14%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Birdsfoot Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Birdsfoot Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@birdsfoot.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
225 Furnace Run Rd, Freeport, PA 16229, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Cervon , Brian Ault
Opened
2002
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Business Claimed
⭐4.3(345 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 Birdsfoot Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a precise ball striking test where par fours deliver nonstop approach demands and par fives tempt but risk blowup scores. Bogey golf feels generous yet ratings warn of lurking trouble on beast holes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726723 yards6148 metersCR 79.7Bogey 113.5Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.0 · BR 56.9 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 56.6 · Slope 143
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 11 | — | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 545 | 444 | 153 | 517 | 332 | 373 | 442 | 192 | 3366 | 357 | 164 | 458 | 500 | 400 | 355 | 505 | 178 | 440 | 3357 | 6723 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726127 yards5603 metersCR 76.3Bogey 108.7Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 11 | — | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 533 | 383 | 138 | 481 | 290 | 329 | 376 | 182 | 3055 | 303 | 175 | 432 | 444 | 375 | 297 | 470 | 136 | 440 | 3072 | 6127 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725611 yards5131 metersCR 73.6Bogey 104.5Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 11 | — | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 516 | 375 | 110 | 469 | 250 | 319 | 346 | 154 | 2848 | 282 | 148 | 408 | 416 | 336 | 245 | 437 | 101 | 390 | 2763 | 5611 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Birdsfoot 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For White tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
54% match
For White tees
Hit varying targets, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
65% match
For White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring28%
Aim10%
13 Week Flagship Program for Birdsfoot Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Birdsfoot Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
47% match
For White tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
89% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Aim14%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Scoring11%
77% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Precision16%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
60% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
56% match
For Black tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
59% match
For Black tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim10%
77% match
For Black tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Precision22%
Distance Control17%
79% match
For Black tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Scoring22%
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Get Started17% match
For Black tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
47% match
For Black tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
57% match
For Black tees
Control wedge loft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
27% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
34% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
58% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Dispersion19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
82% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
83% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control27%
Precision17%
60% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Dispersion23%
Scoring21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision25%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
79% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Precision13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment37%
Distance Control32%
Accuracy10%
69% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Aim27%
Scoring27%
68% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Birdsfoot Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
Major Championship at Birdsfoot
6/5/2026
Tournament
Major Championship at Birdsfoot
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Birdsfoot Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Birdsfoot Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Birdsfoot Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Birdsfoot Golf Club challenges consistency. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 79.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Birdsfoot Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6167 yards. The back tees extend to 6723.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Birdsfoot Golf Club?
With a course rating of 79.7 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 Birdsfoot Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6723.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Birdsfoot Golf Club 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 Birdsfoot Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6723.0 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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