49% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Furnace Bay Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
155
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
Furnace Bay Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Furnace Bay Gc, 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 23%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%Aim 15%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
28.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Furnace Bay Gc
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 | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Furnace Bay Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
shelhaley@verizon.net
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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
79 Chesapeake View, Perryville, MD 21903, USA
Course Description
Furnace Bay Golf Course is a public golf course located in Perryville, Maryland, within Cecil County. It offers an enjoyable golfing experience with affordable rates, making it accessible to both casual players and golf enthusiasts.
golf course • public golf • affordable golfing • outdoor recreation • Cecil County • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Thompson
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
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⭐4.2(95 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 Furnace Bay Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on drives and irons through its blend of short and long par fours, while par fives tempt aggressive lines with big trouble for misses.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726335 yards5793 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.6Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 550 | 127 | 325 | 319 | 489 | 335 | 194 | 305 | 3064 | 190 | 386 | 380 | 346 | 487 | 337 | 410 | 400 | 335 | 3271 | 6335 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715407 yards4944 metersCR 66.2Bogey 88.1Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 471 | 110 | 280 | 289 | 450 | 277 | 145 | 270 | 2679 | 140 | 321 | 301 | 270 | 450 | 280 | 359 | 337 | 270 | 2728 | 5407 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715834 yards5335 metersCR 68.3Bogey 91.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 485 | 115 | 307 | 303 | 464 | 319 | 170 | 291 | 2849 | 158 | 355 | 334 | 306 | 467 | 310 | 375 | 355 | 325 | 2985 | 5834 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Furnace Bay Gc
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Blue tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
54% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Furnace Bay Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Furnace Bay Gc. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Precision12%
55% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
29% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Aim17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
84% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim15%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory12%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
31% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
55% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
81% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Precision15%
64% match
For Gold tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
32% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Trajectory19%
Aim15%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
81% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Precision13%
44% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
Aim13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
64% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment25%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
61% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
44% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
55% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Furnace Bay Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Furnace Bay Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Furnace Bay Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Furnace Bay Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Furnace Bay Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5871 yards. The back tees extend to 6335.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Furnace Bay Gc?
With a course rating of 70.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Furnace Bay Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6335.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Furnace Bay Gc 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 Furnace Bay Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6335.0 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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