Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fountain Head Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Fountain Head Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fountain Head 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fountain Head Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fountain Head Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
JPLunn@fhcc1924.com
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Facilities
Location
13316 Fountain Head Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1924
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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 Fountain Head Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 327 | 469 | 184 | 449 | 202 | 374 | 394 | 321 | 3073 | 406 | 313 | 173 | 377 | 411 | 422 | 159 | 543 | 414 | 3218 | 6291 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 322 | 452 | 171 | 440 | 184 | 361 | 384 | 316 | 2978 | 396 | 303 | 158 | 370 | 394 | 404 | 149 | 520 | 405 | 3099 | 6077 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 316 | 382 | 161 | 430 | 147 | 345 | 333 | 301 | 2744 | 339 | 239 | 155 | 342 | 366 | 396 | 131 | 464 | 397 | 2829 | 5573 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fountain Head 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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Fountain Head Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fountain Head Country 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVisualize the line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Prepare for Tournaments at Fountain Head 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 Fountain Head Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Fountain Head Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Fountain Head Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Fountain Head Country Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fountain Head Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5932 yards. The back tees extend to 6291.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fountain Head Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Fountain Head Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6291.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Fountain Head Country Club 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 Fountain Head Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6291.0 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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