Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buffalo Tournament Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Buffalo Tournament Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buffalo Tournament 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buffalo Tournament Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
All irons (9 to 2) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst irons a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buffalo Tournament Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
btcgolfbuffalo@gmail.com
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Facilities
Location
9303, 6432 Genesee St, Lancaster, NY 14086, United States
Course Description
Buffalo Tournament Club is a public 18-hole golf facility located in the Buffalo, New York area. The course is designed to challenge players of all skill levels with bent grass fairways, large sculpted greens, multiple tee options, and strategic bunkering, offering a high-quality golf experience at a reasonable price. The club emphasizes course conditions and a friendly atmosphere, aiming to be the best value in Western New York golf. It also features a driving range and putting green to accommodate practice and instruction.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tim Davis/Marlene Davis
Opened
2006
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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 Buffalo Tournament Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.5 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 381 | 350 | 509 | 178 | 383 | 507 | 179 | 416 | 3244 | 403 | 462 | 161 | 346 | 549 | 159 | 420 | 350 | 389 | 3239 | 6483 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.3 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 415 | 375 | 544 | 212 | 418 | 530 | 195 | 432 | 3487 | 436 | 499 | 177 | 415 | 562 | 179 | 450 | 380 | 409 | 3507 | 6994 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.4 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 45.4 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 270 | 250 | 384 | 149 | 279 | 359 | 131 | 275 | 2387 | 298 | 356 | 105 | 275 | 420 | 108 | 306 | 224 | 281 | 2373 | 4760 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 345 | 315 | 489 | 163 | 356 | 491 | 166 | 378 | 3018 | 378 | 430 | 110 | 328 | 481 | 140 | 375 | 336 | 363 | 2941 | 5959 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buffalo Tournament 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Buffalo Tournament Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buffalo Tournament Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Buffalo Tournament Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Tournament Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Buffalo Tournament Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Buffalo Tournament Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Buffalo Tournament Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buffalo Tournament Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5877 yards. The back tees extend to 6994.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buffalo Tournament Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Buffalo Tournament Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6994.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Buffalo Tournament Club 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 Buffalo Tournament Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6994.0 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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