49% match
For Blue tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for John F. Byrne Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
John F. Byrne Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for John F. Byrne Golf Course, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 20%Accuracy 15%Precision 15%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for John F. Byrne Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about John F. Byrne Golf Course.
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
9550 Leon St, Philadelphia, PA 19114, USA
Course Description
Golf Philly operates four public golf courses in the Philadelphia area, offering access to city and suburban layouts for players of all levels. The organization lists Cobbs Creek, FDR Golf Club, John F. Byrne, and City Line Sports as its courses and provides tee times and course information for local golfers. It positions itself as a regional golf network serving the Philadelphia market with accessible, community-based facilities. Based in the Philadelphia region, Golf Philly focuses on delivering convenient golfing options for residents and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
67
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex Findlay
Opened
1931
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(263 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 John F. Byrne Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating iron tee and approach tests across dense par threes and compact fours, building score pressure on the tougher back side where longish par fours and fives tempt bogey traps.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 675119 yards4681 metersCR 65.0Bogey 86.6Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.3 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | — | 7 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 203 | 260 | 251 | 167 | 383 | 300 | 162 | 310 | 2402 | 335 | 147 | 524 | 102 | 227 | 160 | 504 | 377 | 341 | 2717 | 5119 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 674275 yards3909 metersCR 64.3Bogey 90.7Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 42.7 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | — | 7 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 152 | 213 | 235 | 159 | 221 | 206 | 134 | 210 | 1840 | 298 | 128 | 511 | 79 | 185 | 155 | 459 | 363 | 257 | 2435 | 4275 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 674878 yards4460 metersCR 67.8Bogey 96.0Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | — | 7 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 193 | 252 | 243 | 165 | 372 | 282 | 146 | 294 | 2272 | 322 | 138 | 518 | 86 | 211 | 158 | 471 | 370 | 332 | 2606 | 4878 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for John F. Byrne Golf Course
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 profile68% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
33% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
12 Week Flagship Program for John F. Byrne Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for John F. Byrne Golf Course. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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60% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision15%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim30%
Alignment23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Aim13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Aim11%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
80% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim19%
Precision15%
41% match
For Red tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
63% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control16%
15% match
For Red tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
45% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
Aim14%
70% 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%
55% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision20%
Dispersion16%
66% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim25%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
76% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
69% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Aim16%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For White tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
59% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
78% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For White tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
68% match
For White tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
73% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
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Get Started77% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring22%
Aim11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Byrne Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing John F. Byrne Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is John F. Byrne Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find John F. Byrne Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 117.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 65.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 67.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at John F. Byrne Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4697 yards. The back tees extend to 5119.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at John F. Byrne Golf Course?
With a course rating of 65.0 and par 67, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 67 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is John F. Byrne Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5119.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is John F. Byrne Golf Course and how should I play it?
John F. Byrne Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 John F. Byrne Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 5119.0 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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