26% match
For Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elma Meadows Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Elma Meadows Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elma Meadows Gc, 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 26%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
18.4
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elma Meadows Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elma Meadows Gc.
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
1711 Girdle Rd, Elma, NY 14059, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Harries/Russ Tryon
Opened
1959
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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 Elma Meadows Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles where tee shots shape iron chances, back nine amps bogey pressure slightly while par fives mix in reachable risks amid steady scoring tests.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706568 yards6006 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 446 | 424 | 394 | 402 | 168 | 475 | 347 | 230 | 3249 | 425 | 395 | 389 | 362 | 503 | 132 | 431 | 184 | 498 | 3319 | 6568 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706232 yards5699 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 426 | 405 | 379 | 353 | 151 | 463 | 337 | 220 | 3090 | 424 | 364 | 381 | 357 | 484 | 124 | 412 | 159 | 437 | 3142 | 6232 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714992 yards4565 metersCR 68.6Bogey 96.2Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 17 | — | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 374 | 328 | 275 | 277 | 125 | 323 | 315 | 214 | 2510 | 338 | 247 | 364 | 248 | 411 | 110 | 273 | 139 | 352 | 2482 | 4992 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elma Meadows Gc
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 profile79% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
38% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Elma Meadows Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elma Meadows Gc. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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67% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment17%
Precision14%
58% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control29%
Alignment16%
81% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Precision17%
Aim16%
81% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Precision16%
41% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started52% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
74% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
42% match
For White tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
71% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
Aim14%
54% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
72% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy14%
Alignment12%
34% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Precision14%
61% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Precision24%
Distance Control24%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision23%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For Black tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
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Get Started60% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim13%
Dispersion13%
79% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring17%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment26%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elma Meadows Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Elma Meadows Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Elma Meadows Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Elma Meadows Gc challenges consistency. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elma Meadows Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5780 yards. The back tees extend to 6568.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elma Meadows Gc?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Elma Meadows Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6568.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Elma Meadows Gc 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 Elma Meadows Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6568.0 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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