41% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Briarwood Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
West Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
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
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rick@briarwoodgolfclubs.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
4775 West Market Street
Course Description
Briarwood Golf Club is a public golf facility in York, Pennsylvania offering tee times, a pro shop, driving range, and dining at Briarpatch Sports Lounge. The club emphasizes well-maintained courses, varied programs, and opportunities to grow the game through instruction, leagues, and events. It showcases multiple amenities and a mission to provide quality golfing experiences and value in the York area.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Love
Opened
1992
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⭐4.3(331 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 West, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron placement on shortish par fours that punish misses per their high handicaps, with par fives adding birdie lure but blowup risk amid even front back balance.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 705269 yards4818 metersCR 65.4Bogey 86.3Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 247 | 508 | 291 | 114 | 252 | 349 | 382 | 170 | 2632 | 372 | 422 | 268 | 259 | 118 | 365 | 306 | 159 | 368 | 2637 | 5269 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705819 yards5321 metersCR 67.7Bogey 89.4Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.4 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 294 | 543 | 321 | 134 | 342 | 365 | 435 | 187 | 2980 | 396 | 465 | 294 | 277 | 134 | 397 | 323 | 171 | 382 | 2839 | 5819 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704654 yards4256 metersCR 66.7Bogey 92.2Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 241 | 454 | 248 | 99 | 252 | 273 | 335 | 147 | 2363 | 347 | 347 | 237 | 220 | 106 | 302 | 281 | 119 | 332 | 2291 | 4654 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
40% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
40% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
14 Week Flagship Program for West
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
40% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim20%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment12%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision16%
Trajectory11%
54% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
79% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Aim21%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
41% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control33%
Alignment30%
48% match
For Red tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
62% match
For Red tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
55% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory14%
Alignment13%
40% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision16%
Scoring14%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
75% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Aim15%
54% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
37% match
For Gold tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
70% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment20%
Aim14%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
34% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
39% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision24%
Trajectory17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Dispersion17%
55% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment29%
Aim23%
64% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
75% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about West
Get answers to common questions about playing West and what to expect.
How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?
West presents a demanding test. With a slope of 117.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5236 yards. The back tees extend to 5819.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West?
With a course rating of 67.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is West and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5819.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is West and how should I play it?
West 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 West strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 5819.0 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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