53% match
For Tournament tees
Practice line and speed, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring35%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal 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 27%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%
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.
19.3
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
6514 Congress Dr, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA
Course Description
Joseph Bartholomew Golf Course is a municipal public golf facility located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It operates as a community golf course offering tee times and access to a traditional course. The site highlights its public accessibility and local sporting context, serving residents and visitors in the New Orleans area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1956
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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 Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tournament
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated pressure from short par fours tempting bold tee shots for birdies amid risk of errors, paired with select long par fives that threaten bogeys if positioning falters.
P
Players Tee
Gender: MalePar 725709 yards5220 metersCR 67.2Bogey 88.0Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.9 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 380 | 326 | 485 | 118 | 434 | 300 | 143 | 335 | 2861 | 317 | 302 | 430 | 366 | 139 | 447 | 137 | 375 | 335 | 2848 | 5709 |
P
Players Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725709 yards5220 metersCR 73.2Bogey 102.3Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.6 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 380 | 326 | 485 | 118 | 434 | 300 | 143 | 335 | 2861 | 317 | 302 | 430 | 366 | 139 | 447 | 137 | 375 | 335 | 2848 | 5709 |
T
Tournament Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726333 yards5791 metersCR 76.7Bogey 107.6Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 53.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | — | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 421 | 361 | 532 | 137 | 479 | 331 | 158 | 375 | 3168 | 342 | 333 | 485 | 407 | 153 | 492 | 162 | 420 | 371 | 3165 | 6333 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Tournament tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For Tournament tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started49% match
For Tournament tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control33%
Visualization24%
10 Week Flagship Program for Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Tournament tees
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision20%
Mechanics18%
49% match
For Tournament tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Tournament tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
18% match
For Tournament tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
45% match
For Tournament tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Tournament tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
67% match
For Tournament tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
68% match
For Tournament tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Tournament tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
51% match
For Tournament tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim28%
Dispersion11%
56% match
For Tournament tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
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Get Started77% match
For Tournament tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Tournament tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
Precision16%
61% match
For Tournament tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Tournament tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For Players tees
Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
38% match
For Players tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
55% match
For Players tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy14%
Alignment12%
63% match
For Players tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
66% match
For Players tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
54% match
For Players tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Players tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Players tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
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Get Started65% match
For Players tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Players tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Players tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
72% match
For Players tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Players tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
71% match
For Players tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Players tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Players tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Players tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring12%
Trajectory10%
63% match
For Players tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Trajectory14%
24% match
For Players tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
58% match
For Players tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started58% match
For Players tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy28%
Alignment18%
52% match
For Players tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
18% match
For Players tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
46% match
For Players tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
72% match
For Players tees
Consistent woods length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Players tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Players tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
68% match
For Players tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Players tees
Mix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6021 yards. The back tees extend to 6333.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.7 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 Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6333.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course 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 Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6333.0 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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