51% match
For Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision30%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Esquire Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Esquire Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Esquire 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.3
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Esquire Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Esquire Gc.
Contact Information
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
1 Esquire Dr, Barboursville, WV 25504, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Xenophon G. Hassenplug
Opened
1974
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda
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Business Claimed
⭐4.2(79 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 Esquire Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant par four management where drives set up pars but flaws breed bogeys. Par fives repeat as reach decisions that tempt trouble and swell scores.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726887 yards6297 metersCR 72.6Bogey 93.9Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 46.3 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 13 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 388 | 501 | 392 | 187 | 522 | 187 | 445 | 382 | 3410 | 405 | 375 | 410 | 181 | 511 | 422 | 183 | 430 | 560 | 3477 | 6887 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726413 yards5864 metersCR 70.2Bogey 91.1Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.5 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 13 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 373 | 487 | 379 | 150 | 518 | 141 | 429 | 367 | 3238 | 390 | 351 | 389 | 141 | 484 | 395 | 146 | 370 | 509 | 3175 | 6413 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724726 yards4321 metersCR 66.4Bogey 89.4Slope 98
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.4 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 96
| 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 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 13 | — | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 250 | 295 | 125 | 325 | 300 | 137 | 265 | 430 | 2412 | 300 | 250 | 350 | 265 | 139 | 335 | 125 | 320 | 230 | 2314 | 4726 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Esquire 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
70% match
For Red tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
18% match
For Red tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
11 Week Flagship Program for Esquire Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Esquire Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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31% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics30%
Precision27%
59% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Red tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring25%
Accuracy15%
59% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim29%
Alignment16%
79% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim13%
Trajectory12%
59% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
49% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
77% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
Precision16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Precision13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision18%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
18% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
48% match
For Blue tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Scoring26%
Precision20%
41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
70% match
For Blue 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 Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Visualization13%
56% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim28%
Scoring21%
85% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
48% match
For White tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Aim15%
66% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy14%
Precision12%
57% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
Accuracy13%
66% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
36% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
Precision20%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
54% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment29%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
64% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Esquire Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Esquire Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Esquire Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Esquire Gc technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Esquire Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5806 yards. The back tees extend to 6887.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Esquire Gc?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Esquire Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6887.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Esquire Gc 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 Esquire Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6887.0 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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