24% 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%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Geneva National Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Palmer Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palmer, 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 26%Scoring 24%Aim 16%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palmer
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: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palmer.
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
1221 Geneva National Avenue South
Course Description
Discover a truly beautiful 1,600-acre community along the shores of Lake Como at Geneva National Resort. Located off the wooded slopes and shores of Lake Como. Geneva National Resort's most incredible contribution is their 54 holes of legendary golf with courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino. Each course offers its own stunning views and challenges so you're sure to find one just right for you. The accommodations at Geneva National Resort are second to none. From the refreshing guest rooms and suites at Geneva Ridge to the completely renovated Inns of Geneva National, their unique Wisconsin resort is sure to delight any traveler. Here, you can leave behind all your worries as you soak up the sun by the lake, or head into the waters for paddle-boating with Fontana Paddle Company. With six unique bars and restaurants, Geneva National offers a variety of options when it comes to dining, from their award-winning Hunt Club Steakhouse to the poolside treats at Bar 55. If you're planning an event of any kind, Geneva National Resort features nearly 30,000 square feet of total meeting space between all of their properties, enough to host small corporate meetings or extravagant wedding celebrations! Geneva National Resort is owned and operated, as well as serving as corporate headquarters, for the Paloma Resorts + Hotels. Paloma specializes not only in golf and hospitality management services, but also consulting for banks and owners through ownership or management changes, sales and restoration of distressed properties.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer
Opened
1992
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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 Palmer, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours that test drive-and-wedge precision, where misses spark bogey risks but control unlocks birdie paths. Par fives add reachable temptation balanced by recovery demands around greens.
H
Hybrid (Gray/Red) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725042 yards4610 metersCR 70.1Bogey 98.0Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.9 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 281 | 102 | 402 | 304 | 250 | 361 | 146 | 336 | 2469 | 343 | 318 | 286 | 90 | 406 | 281 | 155 | 411 | 283 | 2573 | 5042 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724786 yards4376 metersCR 68.9Bogey 95.7Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 249 | 93 | 373 | 286 | 250 | 361 | 137 | 336 | 2350 | 319 | 286 | 261 | 90 | 406 | 281 | 139 | 371 | 283 | 2436 | 4786 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726050 yards5532 metersCR 74.9Bogey 105.4Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 346 | 138 | 495 | 349 | 359 | 449 | 149 | 378 | 3020 | 367 | 367 | 329 | 149 | 458 | 362 | 171 | 477 | 350 | 3030 | 6050 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palmer
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 profile47% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
41% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
41% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Palmer
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palmer. 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≤ 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)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
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61% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
49% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Aim15%
69% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
16% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
43% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Precision17%
55% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Aim24%
Scoring20%
81% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Accuracy14%
69% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Dispersion21%
Accuracy21%
Aim15%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control44%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
41% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
60% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Feel the distance, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
33% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
46% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
67% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
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Get Started53% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
69% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim17%
Dispersion13%
76% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Hybrid (Gray/Red) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
54% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Precision21%
58% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
68% 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%
54% match
For Red tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
Mechanics17%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Accuracy17%
66% 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%
59% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment14%
Aim13%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
55% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer
Get answers to common questions about playing Palmer and what to expect.
How difficult is Palmer for mid-handicap golfers?
Palmer is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palmer?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5418 yards. The back tees extend to 6050.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palmer?
With a course rating of 74.9 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 Palmer and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6050.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Palmer and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Palmer strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6050.0 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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