62% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hardscrabble Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Hardscrabble Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hardscrabble Country 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
Distance Control 32%Scoring 21%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%Dispersion 12%
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
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hardscrabble Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hardscrabble Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
weshardin@hardscrabblecc.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
5211 S Cliff Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
Course Description
Hardscrabble Country Club is a historic recreational facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas, offering golf, tennis, and swimming amenities. The golf course, designed by Perry Maxwell and renovated in 1998 by Jay Morrish, showcases a storied layout with updated bunkers and greens. The club provides world-class golf experiences alongside comprehensive racquet sports and swimming facilities, as well as junior programs, summer tennis camps, private and group lessons, and various clinics. Located at 5211 South Cliff Drive, the club also hosts catering and wedding services, and maintains an active social presence in the community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Perry Maxwell/Herman Hackbarth/Carter Morrish/Jay Morrish
Opened
1926
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(129 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 Hardscrabble Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeatable short par four and three comfort zones interrupted by par five risks that force careful positioning to avoid blowup scores. Players face constant choices between safe plays and reach attempts on those longer stretches.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725472 yards5004 metersCR 72.9Bogey 103.6Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.9 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 128 | 423 | 149 | 328 | 465 | 374 | 128 | 363 | 2691 | 375 | 446 | 327 | 309 | 350 | 127 | 354 | 133 | 360 | 2781 | 5472 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724931 yards4509 metersCR 70.0Bogey 99.6Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 119 | 365 | 145 | 321 | 416 | 370 | 112 | 221 | 2397 | 365 | 378 | 322 | 300 | 330 | 110 | 348 | 133 | 248 | 2534 | 4931 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725962 yards5452 metersCR 77.0Bogey 111.6Slope 147
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.4 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 57.2 · Slope 153
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 148 | 491 | 161 | 385 | 477 | 403 | 141 | 397 | 2946 | 392 | 460 | 340 | 334 | 400 | 137 | 399 | 164 | 390 | 3016 | 5962 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hardscrabble Country 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Scoring13%
55% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Hardscrabble Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hardscrabble Country Club. 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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56% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
22% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring37%
Green Reading13%
57% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision15%
Aim14%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion14%
Scoring14%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Scoring13%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim21%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
81% match
For Gold tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Aim14%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
81% match
For Gold tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
28% match
For Gold tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
79% match
For Gold tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring17%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
53% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Alignment21%
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Get Started65% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
66% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision23%
Trajectory14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
77% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring15%
Accuracy13%
25% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
81% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Aim16%
61% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
79% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
30% match
For Red tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Aim19%
63% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
75% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
Aim15%
2026
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United States•54 holes
Hardscrabble Invitational
3/23/2026
Stroke Play
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
NCAA Division II
women
Open for registration
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Hardscrabble Invitational
3/23/2026
Stroke Play
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
NCAA Division II
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardscrabble Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hardscrabble Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hardscrabble Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hardscrabble Country Club challenges consistency. The slope of 147.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hardscrabble Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5446 yards. The back tees extend to 5962.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hardscrabble Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.0 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 Hardscrabble Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5962.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Hardscrabble Country 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 Hardscrabble Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 5962.0 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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