61% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bucknell Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Bucknell Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bucknell 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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%
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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bucknell Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bucknell Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jennifer.albright@bucknell.edu
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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
366 Smoketown Rd, Lewisburg, PA 17837, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Forse
Opened
1960
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(115 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 Bucknell Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:Repeated par fours pressure iron placement while long par fives tempt distance plays but spike bogey risks on poor position.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706235 yards5701 metersCR 70.7Bogey 95.0Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 209 | 594 | 154 | 362 | 357 | 368 | 426 | 507 | 3316 | 190 | 367 | 410 | 170 | 398 | 525 | 139 | 337 | 383 | 2919 | 6235 |
C
Cream Tee
Gender: MalePar 704752 yards4345 metersCR 64.1Bogey 85.2Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.6 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 147 | 493 | 113 | 297 | 292 | 295 | 336 | 341 | 2571 | 135 | 284 | 326 | 97 | 289 | 409 | 111 | 223 | 307 | 2181 | 4752 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705195 yards4750 metersCR 65.7Bogey 88.2Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.6 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 179 | 498 | 125 | 330 | 339 | 301 | 344 | 395 | 2768 | 168 | 289 | 368 | 119 | 357 | 417 | 119 | 229 | 361 | 2427 | 5195 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 705888 yards5384 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.1Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 191 | 548 | 139 | 341 | 349 | 352 | 411 | 488 | 3138 | 176 | 351 | 389 | 146 | 368 | 505 | 127 | 313 | 375 | 2750 | 5888 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bucknell 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment13%
Aim11%
80% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bucknell Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bucknell Golf Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 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)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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71% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
52% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
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Get Started43% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Scoring19%
Mechanics17%
45% match
For Green tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
53% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
71% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
69% match
For Green tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
69% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
54% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment32%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment23%
Accuracy16%
51% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring27%
75% match
For Green tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
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Get Started69% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision23%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Orange tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
57% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control28%
Trajectory10%
64% match
For Orange tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For Orange tees
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
30% match
For Orange tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision30%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For Orange tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For Orange tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
44% match
For Orange tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Orange tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
39% match
For Orange tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim33%
Alignment20%
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Get Started68% match
For Orange tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
75% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
51% match
For Orange tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
65% match
For Orange tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Orange tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Trajectory11%
36% match
For Cream tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For Cream tees
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Cream tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring28%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started78% match
For Cream tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For Cream tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
24% match
For Cream tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision33%
Trajectory27%
66% match
For Cream tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
69% match
For Cream tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Cream 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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2026 Bucknell Fall Invitational
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Stroke Play
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NCAA Division I
women
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bucknell Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bucknell Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bucknell Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Bucknell Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bucknell Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5494 yards. The back tees extend to 6235.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bucknell Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Bucknell Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6235.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bucknell Golf Club and how should I play it?
Bucknell Golf Club 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 Bucknell Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6235.0 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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