Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Helena Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
Helena Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Helena 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
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 Helena Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Helena Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
719 Walden Ridge, West Helena, AR 72390, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Herman Hackbarth
Opened
1907
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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 Helena Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | — | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 288 | 530 | 160 | 193 | 358 | 162 | 544 | 398 | 307 | 2940 | 320 | 424 | 401 | 366 | 486 | 377 | 169 | 372 | 206 | 3121 | 6061 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | — | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 485 | 155 | 176 | 340 | 152 | 539 | 391 | 297 | 2805 | 303 | 424 | 385 | 313 | 471 | 366 | 152 | 361 | 195 | 2970 | 5775 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.9 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | 14 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 485 | 155 | 176 | 340 | 152 | 539 | 391 | 297 | 2805 | 303 | 424 | 385 | 313 | 471 | 366 | 152 | 361 | 195 | 2970 | 5775 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Helena 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileTreat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Helena Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Helena Country 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Helena Country 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 Helena Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Helena Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Helena Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Helena Country Club presents a demanding test. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Helena Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5918 yards. The back tees extend to 6061.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Helena Country Club?
With a course rating of 68.9 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 Helena Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6061.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Helena 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 Helena Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6061.0 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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