52% match
For Gold tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cypress Tree Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
The University Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The University 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 22%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%Aim 16%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The University Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The University Course.
Contact Information
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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
1461 March St, Montgomery, AL 36112, USA
Course Description
Gateway Golf Course operates two public golf courses in Montgomery, Alabama: Lagoon Park Golf Course and Gateway Park Golf Course. The facilities include driving ranges, chipping and putting areas, practice spaces, and multiple tees to accommodate golfers of all levels. The campuses host general information, golf lessons, memberships, tournaments, and special events, serving the River Region with year-round access to quality golfing and learning opportunities.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Morgan
Opened
2006
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⭐4.3(132 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 The University Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests ball striking repeatedly with long par fives and hard par fours raising bogey risks on key spots while moderate holes offer par steadiness.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726917 yards6325 metersCR 72.9Bogey 96.0Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | — | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 519 | 183 | 389 | 402 | 372 | 400 | 551 | 176 | 3390 | 388 | 378 | 442 | 219 | 412 | 410 | 366 | 519 | 393 | 3527 | 6917 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726620 yards6053 metersCR 71.3Bogey 93.9Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | — | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 509 | 176 | 373 | 386 | 359 | 377 | 534 | 163 | 3250 | 366 | 360 | 426 | 203 | 392 | 395 | 343 | 507 | 378 | 3370 | 6620 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725325 yards4869 metersCR 65.4Bogey 85.3Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.5 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.8 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | — | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 405 | 165 | 270 | 303 | 251 | 261 | 410 | 120 | 2533 | 290 | 313 | 402 | 165 | 285 | 315 | 275 | 457 | 290 | 2792 | 5325 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The University 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
13 Week Flagship Program for The University Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The University 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
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57% match
For Gold tees
Control woods height, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision19%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started45% match
For Gold tees
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Scoring22%
Dispersion11%
73% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy18%
Aim16%
49% match
For Gold tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory34%
Precision24%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment29%
Aim16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
68% 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%
60% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
80% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim22%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For Black tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
65% match
For Black tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
28% match
For Black tees
Visualize long lines, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills
Visualization43%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion11%
64% match
For Black tees
Work together for contact, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring22%
Precision15%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Alignment19%
54% match
For Black tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision30%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Black tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
40% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
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Get Started54% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
82% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
75% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
60% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim18%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Green tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Precision17%
73% match
For Green tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Green tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For Green tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
62% match
For Green tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started70% match
For Green tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy15%
54% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The University Course
Get answers to common questions about playing The University Course and what to expect.
How difficult is The University Course for mid-handicap golfers?
The University Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The University Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6121 yards. The back tees extend to 6917.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The University Course?
With a course rating of 72.9 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The University Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6917.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is The University Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 The University Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6917.0 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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