Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Goldendale Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Goldendale Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Goldendale Golf Club, 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 Goldendale Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Goldendale Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
keith@goldendalegolf.com
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Facilities
Location
1901 N Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620, USA
Course Description
Goldendale Golf Club is a public golf facility located in Goldendale, Washington. It offers daily play with seasonally adjusted hours and a golf shop, and caters to both Men’s and Ladies’ clubs with photos and events. The club emphasizes community golf activities, calendar of events, and member engagement at its Goldendale, WA location. It maintains online presence with basic contact information including address and phone for visitors seeking golf rounds, memberships, or events.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Rutledge
Opened
1924
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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 Goldendale Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Gold
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.5 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.6 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 364 | 278 | 91 | 317 | 395 | 293 | 219 | 156 | 2501 | 388 | 355 | 277 | 93 | 330 | 395 | 293 | 219 | 156 | 2506 | 5007 |
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 364 | 278 | 91 | 317 | 395 | 293 | 219 | 156 | 2501 | 388 | 355 | 277 | 93 | 330 | 395 | 293 | 219 | 156 | 2506 | 5007 |
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 493 | 364 | 287 | 105 | 330 | 457 | 293 | 270 | 175 | 2774 | 500 | 355 | 288 | 93 | 351 | 480 | 293 | 283 | 183 | 2826 | 5600 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Goldendale Golf Club
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileSee landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Goldendale Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Goldendale Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Ball on Dime
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Goldendale Golf Club
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 Goldendale Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Goldendale Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Goldendale Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Goldendale Golf Club challenges consistency. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Goldendale Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5304 yards. The back tees extend to 5600.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Goldendale Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.0 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 Goldendale Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5600.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Goldendale Golf Club 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 Goldendale Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 5600.0 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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