58% match
For Black tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Country Club of Scranton
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
South Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South
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 | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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 | 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 South.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mikemolino@ccscranton.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
1001 Morgan Highway
Course Description
The Country Club of Scranton is a private club located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, centered around a 27-hole championship golf course. The club offers golf, dining, social activities, and event spaces, including wedding and event venues, with additional amenities such as a pool and various dining venues. It operates a membership program and hosts golf events and social gatherings on site. The clubhouse sits atop a hill overlooking greens, providing a scenic setting for members and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
37
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dr. Michael Hurdzan
Opened
1927
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(140 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 South, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through chains of testing par fours that demand sharp tee and iron play, with the front side ramping up the challenge via steeper demands while the back offers minor relief amid reachable but risky par fives.This course delivers steady pressure through chains of testing par fours that demand sharp tee and iron play, with the front side ramping up the challenge via steeper demands while the back offers minor relief amid reachable but risky par fives.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 737026 yards6425 metersCR 74.5Bogey 99.2Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.0 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 161 | 484 | 366 | 583 | 420 | 476 | 248 | 560 | 3704 | 520 | 167 | 340 | 375 | 489 | 444 | 424 | 144 | 419 | 3322 | 7026 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 736488 yards5933 metersCR 72.0Bogey 96.3Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.2 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 141 | 390 | 366 | 515 | 405 | 426 | 195 | 502 | 3331 | 509 | 150 | 327 | 362 | 463 | 418 | 410 | 137 | 381 | 3157 | 6488 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 736830 yards6245 metersCR 73.6Bogey 98.1Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 161 | 484 | 366 | 530 | 420 | 459 | 220 | 530 | 3576 | 520 | 160 | 340 | 375 | 474 | 430 | 416 | 144 | 395 | 3254 | 6830 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South
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 profile43% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
57% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment38%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Aim22%
Alignment15%
14 Week Flagship Program for South
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
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 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started47% match
For Black tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
65% match
For Black tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For Black tees
Turn into par saves, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
48% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
69% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim20%
Precision20%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Precision15%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Dispersion24%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision20%
Alignment13%
59% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion13%
Precision13%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Scoring11%
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Get Started61% match
For Gold tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
52% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization27%
63% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
43% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision14%
Accuracy10%
62% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment17%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy29%
Alignment23%
80% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
86% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Aim17%
45% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
37% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
54% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control16%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
45% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Aim15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Dispersion18%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South
Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.
How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?
South is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 37.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6757 yards. The back tees extend to 7026.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 74.5 and par 37, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 37 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is South and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7026.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is South and how should I play it?
South 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 South strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 7026.0 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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