46% match
For White tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fairway Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Fairway Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fairway Hills Golf 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 24%Accuracy 19%Aim 18%Precision 13%
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.
20
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
35.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fairway Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
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.
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 | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fairway Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Joan.Lovelace@columbiaassociation.org
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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
5100 Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Course Description
The Columbia Association (CA) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit service corporation that manages Columbia, MD., a master planned community that is home to approx. 100,000 people and several thousand businesses.In addition to enhancing the Columbia community through several recreational, cultural and community services and programs, CA also manages the short and long-term needs of the community including master planning support for our village centers, storm water management, long-range aquatics master planning, and improving connectivity and walkability.Mission Statement: Working every day in hundreds of ways to make Columbia an even better place to live, work and play.
columbia maryland • neighborhood association • recreation facilities • arts center • ice rink • golf membership • fitness membership • before after school care • youth programs • multicultural programs • open space • sustainability initiatives • columbia archives • columbia dog park • community programs • annual charge • volunteering • events • CA Points program • community services • recreational programs • cultural initiatives • community planning • storm water management • non-profit
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Prichard
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(351 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 Fairway Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout delivers constant tests of iron precision and short game touch on mostly compact holes where small errors build bogeys quickly. Longer par fives heighten risk by tempting overreach in positioning.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704501 yards4116 metersCR 66.2Bogey 93.3Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 273 | 425 | 117 | 279 | 327 | 86 | 258 | 245 | 100 | 2110 | 291 | 297 | 111 | 309 | 140 | 467 | 340 | 126 | 310 | 2391 | 4501 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 703238 yards2961 metersCR 59.6Bogey 82.0Slope 95
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 39.8 · Slope 86
Back Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 42.2 · Slope 103
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 205 | 230 | 49 | 210 | 271 | 75 | 195 | 180 | 98 | 1513 | 190 | 220 | 107 | 224 | 108 | 312 | 233 | 98 | 233 | 1725 | 3238 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705176 yards4733 metersCR 70.2Bogey 100.1Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 480 | 123 | 326 | 380 | 114 | 289 | 295 | 144 | 2429 | 313 | 354 | 127 | 332 | 150 | 499 | 384 | 155 | 433 | 2747 | 5176 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fairway Hills Golf 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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
78% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Fairway Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fairway Hills Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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41% match
For White tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started51% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
81% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
43% match
For White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
24% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment18%
Accuracy14%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment14%
Precision13%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Gold tees
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
44% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
13% match
For Gold tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
49% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision25%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Accuracy17%
56% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Aim14%
44% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
73% match
For Green tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For Green tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Green tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Green tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
62% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim26%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started62% match
For Green tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
81% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fairway Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Fairway Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Fairway Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Fairway Hills Golf Club technically exacting. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fairway Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4207 yards. The back tees extend to 5176.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fairway Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.2 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 Fairway Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5176.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Fairway Hills Golf Club 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 Fairway Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5176.0 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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