Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Elm Tree Golf Course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elm Tree 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Everything you need to know about Elm Tree Golf Course.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
elmtreegolf@yahoo.com
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283 NY-13, Cortland, NY 13045, USA
Elm Tree Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course situated in Central New York, offering an inviting atmosphere for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. The course features well-maintained fairways and greens, providing a pleasant experience for both casual and competitive players.
golf course • public golf • central new york • 18 holes • outdoor recreation • recreation
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alden Jones
Opened
1966
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Elm Tree Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.2 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 317 | 403 | 142 | 298 | 325 | 501 | 195 | 319 | 2886 | 417 | 389 | 195 | 418 | 185 | 433 | 515 | 355 | 345 | 3252 | 6138 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 39.9 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 41.9 · Slope 104
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 295 | 313 | 125 | 238 | 242 | 382 | 182 | 269 | 2359 | 335 | 339 | 113 | 290 | 150 | 365 | 426 | 289 | 278 | 2585 | 4944 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.6 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 304 | 392 | 128 | 280 | 318 | 496 | 193 | 310 | 2799 | 374 | 365 | 195 | 355 | 150 | 425 | 492 | 342 | 332 | 3030 | 5829 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Elm Tree Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Elm Tree Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elm Tree Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elm Tree Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Elm Tree Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Elm Tree Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Elm Tree Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Elm Tree Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileRead subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elm Tree Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 40 days 56 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedCheck clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Elm Tree Golf Course and what to expect.
Elm Tree Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 119.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5541 yards. The back tees extend to 6138.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 68.7 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.
Measuring 6138.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Elm Tree Golf Course 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6138.0 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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