67% match
For Gold tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elmira Country Club
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Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
214
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
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Elmira Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elmira Country Club, 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 24%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 18%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.
19.5
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
34.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elmira Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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 Elmira Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ganorm1@aol.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
1538 W Church St, Elmira, NY 14905, USA
Course Description
Elmira Country Club is a 125-year-old, member-owned private country club offering golf, racquet sports, pool, fitness facility, dining, bar, and banquet spaces.
golf • country club • private club • recreation • family activities • hospitality • dining • events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast/Willie Dunn Jr./Ferdinand Garbin
Opened
1898
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(123 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 Elmira Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four proving ground pressuring irons on every turn, with back nine boosting bogey threats via steeper slope and higher ratings.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726707 yards6133 metersCR 73.7Bogey 98.7Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 139
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 396 | 346 | 133 | 537 | 410 | 175 | 407 | 443 | 3245 | 485 | 473 | 334 | 377 | 309 | 190 | 515 | 413 | 366 | 3462 | 6707 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726245 yards5710 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 349 | 317 | 125 | 465 | 373 | 162 | 379 | 432 | 2990 | 450 | 415 | 320 | 366 | 290 | 164 | 496 | 398 | 356 | 3255 | 6245 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745317 yards4862 metersCR 72.2Bogey 102.0Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.5 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | — | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 342 | 255 | 117 | 384 | 362 | 116 | 364 | 325 | 2587 | 395 | 329 | 227 | 318 | 283 | 155 | 429 | 310 | 284 | 2730 | 5317 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 744938 yards4515 metersCR 70.1Bogey 98.4Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | — | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 335 | 250 | 112 | 378 | 290 | 102 | 245 | 322 | 2346 | 335 | 412 | 222 | 260 | 283 | 145 | 345 | 310 | 280 | 2592 | 4938 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elmira Country Club
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 profile77% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
37% match
For Gold tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Elmira Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elmira Country Club. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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73% match
For Gold tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Aim18%
Alignment15%
70% 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%
64% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
52% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
83% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Accuracy15%
57% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control20%
Scoring12%
56% match
For Green tees
Get close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Scoring32%
Dispersion11%
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Get Started66% match
For Green tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
52% match
For Green tees
Shape driver flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
59% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
58% match
For Green tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision28%
Aim11%
53% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
76% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
54% match
For Black tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Dispersion28%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Scoring32%
Alignment10%
38% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
49% match
For Black tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
71% match
For Black tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring28%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For Black tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Precision25%
Distance Control16%
49% match
For White tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Precision13%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim22%
Scoring13%
53% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
41% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
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Get Started49% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
55% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
39% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Precision12%
60% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Dispersion10%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Elmira Country Club
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 Elmira Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elmira Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elmira Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Elmira Country Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elmira Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5822 yards. The back tees extend to 6707.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elmira Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Elmira Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6707.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Elmira Country Club and how should I play it?
Elmira Country Club 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 Elmira Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6707.0 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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