46% match
For Green tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colonial Golf & Tennis 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 & Tennis Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Colonial Golf & Tennis 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 30%Scoring 22%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Colonial Golf & Tennis 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Colonial Golf & Tennis Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@colonialgolftennis.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
4901 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Gordon
Opened
1956
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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 & Tennis Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Players face constant tests of drive and iron precision on par fours that drive difficulty, with par fives tempting position plays but risking bogeys on longer stretches. Back nine amps up these pressures for careful scoring management.
W
White/Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726082 yards5561 metersCR 69.2Bogey 91.7Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.3 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | 5 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 545 | 371 | 260 | 158 | 496 | 154 | 347 | 305 | 3016 | 331 | 465 | 176 | 358 | 495 | 353 | 387 | 140 | 361 | 3066 | 6082 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725761 yards5268 metersCR 73.1Bogey 103.4Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.0 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 508 | 371 | 246 | 135 | 460 | 154 | 301 | 305 | 2860 | 331 | 465 | 176 | 320 | 422 | 353 | 348 | 125 | 361 | 2901 | 5761 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725151 yards4710 metersCR 69.7Bogey 98.2Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 430 | 332 | 228 | 125 | 446 | 144 | 275 | 281 | 2571 | 307 | 425 | 129 | 278 | 400 | 288 | 320 | 115 | 318 | 2580 | 5151 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Colonial Golf & Tennis 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 profile46% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Green tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started70% match
For Green tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Colonial Golf & Tennis Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Colonial Golf & Tennis 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)
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 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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70% match
For Green tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Green tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
81% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
48% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Accuracy12%
65% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
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Get Started60% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion13%
Precision13%
84% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
64% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision16%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision36%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Red tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
77% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment15%
Aim11%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
71% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
47% match
For White/Green tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
46% match
For White/Green tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
50% match
For White/Green tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Visualization23%
Accuracy21%
53% match
For White/Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
38% match
For White/Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
64% match
For White/Green tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For White/Green tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
15% match
For White/Green tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started63% match
For White/Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
54% match
For White/Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
65% match
For White/Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White/Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For White/Green tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
58% match
For White/Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For White/Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy28%
Alignment20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Golf & Tennis Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Colonial Golf & Tennis Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Colonial Golf & Tennis Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Colonial Golf & Tennis Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Colonial Golf & Tennis Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5616 yards. The back tees extend to 6082.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Colonial Golf & Tennis Club?
With a course rating of 69.2 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 & Tennis Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6082.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Colonial Golf & Tennis Club and how should I play it?
Colonial Golf & Tennis 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 Colonial Golf & Tennis Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6082.0 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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