47% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colonial Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Colonial Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Colonial Hills 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 29%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Accuracy 14%Precision 14%
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.
19.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Colonial Hills 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
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game23 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Colonial Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1926 Gumtree Rd, Forest, VA 24551, USA
Course Description
Colonial Hills is a public golf course in Forest, Virginia, nestled in the foothills south of the Blue Ridge Mountains with views of the Peaks of Otter. It operates as a daily fee golf facility with a guest policy that requires calling for playing privileges. The club offers a range of amenities including a clubhouse and on-site services, with information and booking available through its website. The course is located at 1990 Gumtree Rd, Forest, VA, near Lynchburg, and maintains online presence for rates, about information, and contact.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1962
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bent
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Business Claimed
⭐4.3(125 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 Colonial Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short layout forces constant precision on compact approaches and reachable par fives, risking doubles on key longer holes without sharp short game and iron control.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 714779 yards4370 metersCR 64.1Bogey 85.2Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.4 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 252 | 437 | 218 | 309 | 116 | 281 | 303 | 163 | 278 | 2357 | 252 | 350 | 307 | 105 | 131 | 251 | 399 | 340 | 287 | 2422 | 4779 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 723710 yards3392 metersCR 61.5Bogey 87.1Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 42.3 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 199 | 345 | 108 | 242 | 78 | 208 | 215 | 102 | 205 | 1702 | 215 | 294 | 188 | 105 | 131 | 207 | 336 | 297 | 235 | 2008 | 3710 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724562 yards4171 metersCR 67.0Bogey 94.7Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 252 | 437 | 118 | 305 | 78 | 277 | 290 | 142 | 248 | 2147 | 252 | 350 | 307 | 105 | 131 | 251 | 399 | 340 | 280 | 2415 | 4562 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Colonial Hills 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment26%
70% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy14%
Alignment12%
13 Week Flagship Program for Colonial Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Colonial Hills 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 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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62% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
42% match
For Red tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP7 drills
Trajectory29%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
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Get Started84% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring18%
Precision12%
60% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
28% match
For Orange tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For Orange tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment28%
Precision15%
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Get Started69% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Alignment11%
61% match
For Orange tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Orange tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Orange tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
14% match
For Orange tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
67% match
For Orange tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
50% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Orange tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim20%
Accuracy15%
54% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim37%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
58% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
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Get Started72% match
For Orange tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
72% match
For Orange tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
77% match
For Gold tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
14% match
For Gold tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
72% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring24%
Trajectory19%
74% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
53% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started51% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
68% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Colonial Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Colonial Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Colonial Hills Golf Club challenges consistency. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 64.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Colonial Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4244 yards. The back tees extend to 4779.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Colonial Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 64.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Colonial Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4779.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Colonial Hills 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 Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 4779.0 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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