45% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Chenal Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Founders Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Founders, 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 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Founders
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 [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Founders.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bstrohecker@chenalcc.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
10 Chenal Club Boulevard
Course Description
Chenal Country Club was conceived to advance the recreational, professional and social interests of its Members in a socially relaxing environment. The founders envisioned Chenal Country Club as a distinguished place providing an opportunity for social enjoyment and fellowship among its Members and their guests. Chenal Country Club offers two world-class championship golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and lighted tennis courts, a swimming complex, and a clubhouse that combines both elegance and informality complete the Chenal experience.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr./Donald Knott/Gary Linn
Opened
1990
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⭐4.7(194 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 Founders, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron accuracy across repeated par fours while par fives offer birdie chances but demand layup decisions, with back nine raising bogey risks on tough stretches.This course puts steady pressure on iron accuracy across repeated par fours while par fives offer birdie chances but demand layup decisions, with back nine raising bogey risks on tough stretches.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726640 yards6072 metersCR 73.2Bogey 99.6Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.0 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 506 | 384 | 403 | 177 | 409 | 188 | 445 | 325 | 512 | 3349 | 387 | 155 | 478 | 311 | 415 | 414 | 516 | 170 | 445 | 3291 | 6640 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 727115 yards6506 metersCR 75.9Bogey 103.2Slope 147
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 50.8 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.4 · Slope 155
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 544 | 421 | 429 | 201 | 441 | 204 | 464 | 348 | 538 | 3590 | 410 | 171 | 513 | 340 | 444 | 435 | 541 | 200 | 471 | 3525 | 7115 |
L
LONG COMBO Tee
Gender: MalePar 726871 yards6283 metersCR 74.3Bogey 101.5Slope 147
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 153
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 544 | 384 | 403 | 177 | 409 | 204 | 445 | 348 | 538 | 3452 | 410 | 171 | 513 | 340 | 415 | 414 | 541 | 170 | 445 | 3419 | 6871 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Founders
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For GOLD tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Founders
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Founders. 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 · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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58% match
For GOLD tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
34% match
For GOLD tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started64% match
For GOLD tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
Aim17%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Accuracy13%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
79% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control29%
Alignment13%
27% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started68% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
65% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control21%
Aim12%
53% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory18%
Aim13%
36% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
45% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
71% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Save par clutch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy23%
Aim19%
52% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Visualization12%
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Get Started44% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision29%
Alignment17%
69% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
77% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
68% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
55% match
For LONG COMBO tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
39% match
For BLUE tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
41% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision15%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Precision22%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started54% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Precision14%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy29%
Alignment26%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Founders
Get answers to common questions about playing Founders and what to expect.
How difficult is Founders for mid-handicap golfers?
Founders is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 147.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 75.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Founders?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6878 yards. The back tees extend to 7115.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Founders?
With a course rating of 75.9 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 Founders and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7115.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Founders 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 Founders strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 7115.0 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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