27% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colonial Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Colonial Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Colonial 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%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
15.5
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
28.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Colonial Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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
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
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Colonial Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bholtpga@aol.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
400 Colonial Dr, Meridianville, AL 35759, USA
Course Description
Colonial Golf Course is a picturesque 18-hole public golf course situated in Meridianville, Alabama. Offering a challenging par 72 layout, the course spans 6,571 yards with Bermuda Grass fairways and Bentgrass greens. Established in 1964, it caters to golf enthusiasts of all skill levels, providing an engaging and enjoyable golfing experience.
golf course • public golfing • meridianville • 18-hole • golf • outdoor recreation • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Byron Nelson/Joe Finger
Opened
1964
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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 Colonial Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course mixes long par fours and fives testing power and accuracy with many short par fours rewarding smart position play and short game touch. Players face ongoing choices between bold attacks and safe shots with score drops likely on tough longer holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726650 yards6081 metersCR 71.4Bogey 92.5Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 388 | 207 | 295 | 233 | 487 | 380 | 551 | 532 | 3520 | 330 | 451 | 330 | 200 | 559 | 301 | 378 | 207 | 374 | 3130 | 6650 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725347 yards4889 metersCR 70.5Bogey 97.3Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 321 | 132 | 273 | 138 | 394 | 320 | 463 | 430 | 2815 | 295 | 343 | 304 | 138 | 429 | 263 | 315 | 120 | 325 | 2532 | 5347 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725683 yards5197 metersCR 72.2Bogey 100.1Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 361 | 141 | 275 | 159 | 460 | 320 | 490 | 440 | 3049 | 295 | 350 | 312 | 149 | 448 | 280 | 320 | 150 | 330 | 2634 | 5683 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Colonial 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Colonial Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Colonial 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
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 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For Yellow tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Get Started61% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control24%
Precision15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision27%
Scoring16%
34% match
For Red tees
Visualize long lines, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Visualization38%
Dispersion16%
52% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
75% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring24%
Dispersion10%
39% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For Red tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy27%
Aim11%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
76% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started51% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
49% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
56% match
For Blue tees
Focus on the target line, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Stroke21%
Scoring18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy26%
Aim12%
56% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy25%
Green Reading15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion22%
Precision18%
47% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
27% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started80% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Precision12%
73% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
70% 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%
58% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Colonial Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Colonial Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Colonial Golf Club technically exacting. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Colonial Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5998 yards. The back tees extend to 6650.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Colonial Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.4 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 Colonial Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6650.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Colonial Golf 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 Colonial Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 6650.0 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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