Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Como Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Como Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Como Golf Course, 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 Como Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Como Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
1431 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55103, USA
Course Description
St Paul Golf is a public golf program operated by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, offering access to multiple courses in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The network includes Como Golf Course, Highland National GC, Highland 9-Hole GC, and Phalen Park GC, with daily tee times, leagues, instruction, and family programs. The organization also provides cross-country skiing on its golf properties and indoor golf simulators during winter, along with gifts and event planning support. Golfers can book tee times, join clubs, and explore special offers across the city’s course offerings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Herfort
Opened
1929
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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 Como Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.3 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 325 | 345 | 310 | 335 | 166 | 425 | 515 | 200 | 2966 | 370 | 300 | 364 | 150 | 364 | 360 | 140 | 355 | 492 | 2895 | 5861 |
Combo Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.6 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 300 | 330 | 304 | 330 | 158 | 335 | 435 | 140 | 2669 | 360 | 277 | 295 | 135 | 348 | 276 | 128 | 350 | 439 | 2608 | 5277 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.3 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.2 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 270 | 291 | 270 | 295 | 129 | 335 | 435 | 140 | 2447 | 350 | 257 | 295 | 130 | 333 | 276 | 110 | 345 | 439 | 2535 | 4982 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 300 | 330 | 304 | 330 | 158 | 410 | 489 | 185 | 2843 | 360 | 277 | 344 | 135 | 348 | 314 | 128 | 350 | 482 | 2738 | 5581 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Como Golf Course
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Como Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Como Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Como Golf Course
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 Como Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Como Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Como Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Como Golf Course challenges consistency. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Como Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5422 yards. The back tees extend to 5861.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Como Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.5 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Como Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5861.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Como Golf Course 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 Como Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5861.0 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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