45% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fox Chapel Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Fox Chapel Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fox Chapel 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 28%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%Aim 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.
19
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fox Chapel Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fox Chapel Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bhiggins@foxchapelgolfclub.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
426 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, USA
Course Description
Fox Chapel Golf Club is a premier private, non-equity golf and country club located near Pittsburgh. Established in 1923 and designed by Seth Raynor, the club offers a championship golf course with a rich history and emphasis on family-friendly experiences for members across generations. It serves as a social hub for private events and gatherings, highlighting timeless recreation, camaraderie, and traditional club amenities. The club invites new members and focuses on delivering a welcoming, belonging-oriented environment for its members and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Seth Raynor/Brian Silva /Ferdinand Garbin
Opened
1925
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(176 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 Fox Chapel Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests on par fours of mixed lengths that pressure tee shots and irons for position, with longest ones raising score blowup risks on misses.This course plays like a par four heavy grind where drive quality sets up irons but errors compound on harder stretches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706707 yards6133 metersCR 73.3Bogey 98.6Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.5 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 472 | 195 | 480 | 335 | 190 | 283 | 474 | 443 | 3283 | 402 | 181 | 344 | 422 | 453 | 400 | 421 | 231 | 570 | 3424 | 6707 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706270 yards5733 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.6Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.1 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 460 | 159 | 434 | 324 | 182 | 269 | 432 | 410 | 3052 | 394 | 156 | 321 | 415 | 380 | 380 | 412 | 223 | 537 | 3218 | 6270 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705920 yards5413 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 460 | 159 | 412 | 324 | 170 | 269 | 375 | 391 | 2942 | 368 | 138 | 311 | 407 | 350 | 340 | 366 | 223 | 475 | 2978 | 5920 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fox Chapel 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Black tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Fox Chapel Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fox Chapel 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Black tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Black tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
53% match
For Black tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
75% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Aim19%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
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%
57% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
57% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Aim24%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
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Get Started63% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
Precision14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy18%
Aim11%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Aim13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion22%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
36% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
45% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
79% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started66% 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%
58% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
53% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim26%
Scoring18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
54% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
32% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
46% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started52% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
61% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision23%
Dispersion19%
52% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Scoring18%
Aim12%
69% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim20%
Alignment14%
70% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Chapel Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Fox Chapel Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Fox Chapel Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Fox Chapel Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fox Chapel Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6314 yards. The back tees extend to 6707.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fox Chapel Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.3 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 Fox Chapel Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6707.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Fox Chapel Golf Club and how should I play it?
Fox Chapel Golf Club 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 Fox Chapel Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6707.0 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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