49% match
For Black tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fincastle
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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
Fincastle Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fincastle, 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 28%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
16.9
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fincastle
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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 | 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 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.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fincastle.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@fincastleonthemountain.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
1000 Country Club Dr, Bluefield, VA 24605, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Wilson
Opened
1963
Conditions
Fairway: Bent • Green: Bent
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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 Fincastle, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure for precise irons into greens on par fours and threes, with par fives forcing layup choices that risk bogeys. Elevated front nine difficulty amplifies repeat tests of control on scoring holes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706380 yards5834 metersCR 70.7Bogey 96.3Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 361 | 546 | 183 | 400 | 360 | 404 | 186 | 378 | 3216 | 147 | 542 | 217 | 309 | 216 | 429 | 358 | 497 | 449 | 3164 | 6380 |
B
Burgundy Tee
Gender: MalePar 704674 yards4274 metersCR 63.2Bogey 85.1Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 42.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 288 | 278 | 372 | 149 | 286 | 302 | 296 | 134 | 299 | 2404 | 117 | 415 | 111 | 255 | 112 | 267 | 284 | 415 | 294 | 2270 | 4674 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 705772 yards5278 metersCR 68.0Bogey 92.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.5 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 345 | 479 | 176 | 356 | 348 | 390 | 150 | 366 | 2970 | 136 | 512 | 182 | 264 | 159 | 406 | 340 | 463 | 340 | 2802 | 5772 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 706001 yards5487 metersCR 69.0Bogey 93.9Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 355 | 504 | 182 | 388 | 354 | 398 | 164 | 372 | 3098 | 141 | 517 | 195 | 278 | 177 | 415 | 354 | 475 | 351 | 2903 | 6001 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fincastle
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 Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
77% match
For Black tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Black tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim24%
Alignment14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Fincastle
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fincastle. 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision26%
Distance Control11%
73% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Dispersion23%
Scoring20%
50% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
39% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Scoring33%
Alignment32%
72% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring17%
Aim16%
Precision16%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
37% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
64% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy15%
Precision14%
79% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started76% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision31%
Trajectory15%
67% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Precision19%
Alignment14%
51% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control12%
38% match
For Green tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
Trajectory19%
41% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Green tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim26%
Alignment11%
64% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Accuracy18%
Precision18%
72% 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%
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Get Started63% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision16%
Trajectory14%
62% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
52% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
81% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision19%
Dispersion11%
63% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision22%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Gold tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Precision23%
21% match
For Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy28%
Visualization15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
41% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For Burgundy tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started74% match
For Burgundy tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Scoring20%
Dispersion15%
53% match
For Burgundy tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fincastle
Get answers to common questions about playing Fincastle and what to expect.
How difficult is Fincastle for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Fincastle technically exacting. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fincastle?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5527 yards. The back tees extend to 6380.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fincastle?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Fincastle and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6380.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Fincastle and how should I play it?
Fincastle 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 Fincastle strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6380.0 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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