26% match
For Red tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gateway Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 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
Gateway Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gateway Hills 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 26%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gateway Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gateway Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1800 Dimsted Pl, Lackland AFB, TX 78236, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1946
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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 Gateway Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron precision on shorter par fours and smart restraint on medium par fives, building score risk through bogey pressure on both balanced nines if approaches scatter.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726675 yards6104 metersCR 71.8Bogey 94.6Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 162 | 511 | 324 | 544 | 441 | 375 | 187 | 356 | 3299 | 557 | 343 | 196 | 387 | 509 | 394 | 381 | 215 | 394 | 3376 | 6675 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726406 yards5858 metersCR 70.6Bogey 92.9Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 150 | 501 | 312 | 533 | 421 | 366 | 177 | 336 | 3185 | 549 | 324 | 184 | 368 | 489 | 375 | 359 | 200 | 373 | 3221 | 6406 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725683 yards5197 metersCR 72.8Bogey 101.5Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.9 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 138 | 484 | 264 | 405 | 351 | 357 | 157 | 316 | 2844 | 474 | 244 | 172 | 349 | 469 | 339 | 305 | 146 | 341 | 2839 | 5683 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725331 yards4875 metersCR 70.9Bogey 98.5Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 108 | 479 | 244 | 397 | 321 | 311 | 152 | 303 | 2682 | 469 | 239 | 160 | 319 | 404 | 297 | 285 | 141 | 335 | 2649 | 5331 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gateway Hills 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
44% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy31%
Visualization29%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Gateway Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gateway Hills Golf Course. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
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58% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion19%
Precision15%
76% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
47% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment31%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Dispersion23%
Aim20%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim16%
Precision13%
44% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
73% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started56% match
For Gold tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
74% match
For Gold tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
39% match
For Gold tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision36%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
54% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization33%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
56% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
62% 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%
89% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring26%
Aim25%
59% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim27%
Scoring27%
77% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring13%
75% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
55% match
For Blue tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
54% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy22%
Visualization16%
79% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Aim22%
Accuracy16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
Aim16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment24%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Aim17%
Alignment13%
26% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Gateway Hills Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Gateway Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Gateway Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Gateway Hills Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gateway Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6003 yards. The back tees extend to 6675.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gateway Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Gateway Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6675.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Gateway Hills 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 Gateway Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6675.0 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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