Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
84
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Flynn 9 Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Flynn 9, 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 Flynn 9
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Pitch| Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Flynn 9.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
idalzell@hvccpa.org
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Facilities
Location
2295 Country Club Drive
Course Description
Members of Huntingdon Valley enjoy a 27-hole golf course, tennis, squash, paddle tennis, swimming and shooting, along with other pastimes such as bridge, dining, and our fitness center. Huntingdon Valley has a wonderful mix of young, middle age and older Members and there is a true sense of common purpose throughout the membership and the Club's professional staff.Huntingdon Valley remains in the forefront of inter-club competition in a variety of sports, and its Men's Suburban League Golf Teams have continued the winning tradition established by the founders of the Club in the late 1800's. HVCC's Women's Golf Team has won the prized Philadelphia Cup on numerous occasions, and Huntingdon Valley 's Swim Team is a perennial powerhouse in the Country Club swimming league.With over 100 years of history and tradition to call upon, the officers, board members, membership and professional staff at Huntingdon Valley Country Club look to the future with a sense of optimism and excitement.
private country club • golf • tennis • squash • paddle tennis • swimming • social events • golf course • fitness • country club • recreation
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
William S. Flynn
Opened
1928
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Flynn 9
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 17 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Flynn 9
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Flynn 9. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Short Game · Flop
Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Chip
Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Short Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Flynn 9
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 Flynn 9
Get answers to common questions about playing Flynn 9 and what to expect.
How difficult is Flynn 9 for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Flynn 9 challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Flynn 9?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Flynn 9?
With a course rating of 70 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Flynn 9 and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Flynn 9 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 Flynn 9 strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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