45% match
For Black tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gaines County Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Gaines County Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gaines County 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 25%Aim 19%Precision 17%Dispersion 11%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gaines County Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gaines County Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kylemonk@pga.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
853 C North U.S. Highway 385, Seminole, TX 79360, United States
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jim Terry
Opened
1958
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(187 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 Gaines County Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision repeatedly through long par threes and solid par fours that punish off-line shots per the ratings, while par fives create birdie pressure but high scoring risk on errors.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726597 yards6032 metersCR 72.1Bogey 94.5Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 189 | 481 | 190 | 429 | 405 | 513 | 323 | 425 | 3301 | 360 | 184 | 510 | 183 | 414 | 452 | 527 | 185 | 481 | 3296 | 6597 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 724960 yards4535 metersCR 64.2Bogey 83.6Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.5 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.1 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 268 | 153 | 383 | 131 | 346 | 311 | 397 | 246 | 321 | 2556 | 241 | 140 | 392 | 108 | 272 | 309 | 418 | 148 | 376 | 2404 | 4960 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725704 yards5216 metersCR 67.4Bogey 88.7Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 43.9 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 167 | 457 | 155 | 370 | 340 | 440 | 279 | 351 | 2867 | 293 | 154 | 454 | 157 | 369 | 340 | 464 | 162 | 444 | 2837 | 5704 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gaines County 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile37% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
79% match
For Black tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim17%
Dispersion14%
73% match
For Black tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Gaines County Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gaines County Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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43% match
For Black tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
63% match
For Black tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring28%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion16%
Scoring16%
44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
62% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
73% 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%
56% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring29%
Aim14%
71% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
28% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
27% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring29%
Aim16%
59% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
43% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
73% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
76% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started87% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim27%
Dispersion16%
42% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control9%
58% match
For White tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision28%
Aim14%
52% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
74% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
76% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Alignment14%
63% match
For White tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
62% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Trajectory26%
64% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
78% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
54% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Alignment12%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision23%
Scoring13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaines County Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Gaines County Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Gaines County Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Gaines County Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gaines County Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5778 yards. The back tees extend to 6597.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gaines County Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 Gaines County Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6597.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Gaines County Golf Course and how should I play it?
Gaines County 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 Gaines County Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6597.0 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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