Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gannon Municipal Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Gannon Municipal Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gannon Municipal 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
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 Gannon Municipal Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gannon Municipal Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@gannongolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
60 Great Woods Rd, Lynn, MA 01904, USA
Course Description
Gannon Municipal Golf Course is a public, 18-hole golf facility located on the outskirts of Lynn Woods Reservation in Lynn, Massachusetts. The course features Bent Grass greens with water hazards and offers recreational play for the community, along with information on rates, directions, and a course walkthrough. The site also highlights the course’s history, club championships, and various events hosted at the facility. It serves golfers in the greater Boston area who seek an approachable municipal course with scenic layouts and municipal access.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Wayne Stiles
Opened
1931
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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 Gannon Municipal Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for YELLOW
BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 54.8 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 303 | 357 | 401 | 330 | 186 | 318 | 416 | 214 | 2875 | 309 | 390 | 401 | 372 | 160 | 481 | 225 | 323 | 574 | 3235 | 6110 |
GREEN Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 253 | 276 | 346 | 280 | 155 | 265 | 360 | 204 | 2429 | 259 | 336 | 351 | 315 | 130 | 428 | 165 | 273 | 475 | 2732 | 5161 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 275 | 330 | 376 | 305 | 170 | 293 | 390 | 204 | 2673 | 284 | 365 | 376 | 347 | 145 | 450 | 198 | 298 | 550 | 3013 | 5686 |
YELLOW Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 42.6 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 15 | — | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 228 | 180 | 222 | 210 | 150 | 260 | 249 | 167 | 1923 | 234 | 260 | 260 | 209 | 118 | 320 | 148 | 218 | 402 | 2169 | 4092 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gannon Municipal 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileMatch clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Gannon Municipal Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gannon Municipal Golf Course. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Vary your targets and hit them every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedKeep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRead subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Gannon Municipal Golf Course
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 Gannon Municipal Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Gannon Municipal Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Gannon Municipal Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Gannon Municipal Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 75.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gannon Municipal Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5101 yards. The back tees extend to 6110.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gannon Municipal Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.9 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 Gannon Municipal Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6110.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Gannon Municipal Golf Course 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 Gannon Municipal Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6110.0 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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