47% match
For Blue tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Falls Road Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Falls Road Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Falls Road 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Falls Road Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Falls Road Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mkenny@mcggolf.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
10800 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Al Jamison/Tom Clark
Opened
1961
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.8(159 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 Falls Road Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four birdie tests that demand tee precision to unlock wedges, alongside longer par fours and fives where iron control avoids bogey traps. Back nine heightens risks with tougher ratings forcing smart position play for steady scoring.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706162 yards5635 metersCR 69.8Bogey 93.1Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 468 | 168 | 539 | 175 | 418 | 376 | 351 | 145 | 2973 | 383 | 160 | 424 | 432 | 183 | 404 | 469 | 368 | 366 | 3189 | 6162 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705793 yards5297 metersCR 68.0Bogey 90.9Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 450 | 147 | 519 | 153 | 403 | 349 | 323 | 127 | 2781 | 365 | 146 | 409 | 410 | 172 | 374 | 449 | 345 | 342 | 3012 | 5793 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705288 yards4835 metersCR 69.5Bogey 97.5Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 431 | 131 | 506 | 134 | 337 | 322 | 307 | 115 | 2569 | 352 | 131 | 332 | 349 | 150 | 341 | 433 | 305 | 326 | 2719 | 5288 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Falls Road Golf Course
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 profile53% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
41% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Falls Road Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Falls Road Golf Course. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy27%
Green Reading9%
59% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim30%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
66% 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 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring23%
Alignment12%
58% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Precision17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Aim15%
47% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy33%
Visualization14%
42% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Aim34%
Trajectory12%
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Get Started48% match
For Silver tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
38% match
For Silver tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
70% match
For Silver tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Silver tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Silver tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
64% match
For Silver tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Precision20%
78% match
For Silver tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
69% match
For Silver tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
68% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Silver tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
66% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision14%
Trajectory11%
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Get Started51% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control11%
66% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Trajectory13%
57% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
42% match
For Black tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
26% match
For Black tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
53% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
73% match
For Black tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
64% match
For Black tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Scoring13%
32% match
For Black tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Black tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
48% match
For Black tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started71% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
Accuracy15%
43% match
For Black tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy15%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Falls Road Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Falls Road Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Falls Road Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Falls Road Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Falls Road Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5725 yards. The back tees extend to 6162.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Falls Road Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.8 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 Falls Road Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6162.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Falls Road Golf Course and how should I play it?
Falls Road 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.
What features make Falls Road Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6162.0 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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