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Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kebo Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Kebo Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kebo Valley Golf 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 Kebo Valley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | 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.
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 Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kebo Valley Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
davidc@kebovalleyclub.com
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Facilities
Location
136 Eagle Lake Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
Course Description
Kebo Valley Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf course located in Bar Harbor, Maine. Established in 1888, it is one of the oldest golf clubs in the United States and the oldest in Maine, renowned for its traditional layouts and scenic views near Cadillac Mountain. The club offers golf outings, a pro shop, and a pub, with a rich legacy that has hosted notable figures in golf history. Open for the 2025 season, it also features an indoor SIMs option and historic tours for golf enthusiasts visiting the Bar Harbor area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Herbert C. Leeds/William Bradley Booth
Opened
1891
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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 Kebo Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 446 | 345 | 150 | 539 | 178 | 326 | 436 | 196 | 3002 | 346 | 407 | 289 | 398 | 527 | 155 | 279 | 357 | 334 | 3092 | 6094 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.5 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 364 | 289 | 134 | 446 | 130 | 251 | 413 | 155 | 2551 | 302 | 366 | 281 | 378 | 456 | 139 | 249 | 282 | 301 | 2754 | 5305 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 364 | 327 | 150 | 519 | 130 | 320 | 432 | 155 | 2766 | 331 | 366 | 281 | 388 | 456 | 147 | 249 | 341 | 301 | 2860 | 5626 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.0 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 432 | 327 | 150 | 519 | 170 | 320 | 432 | 186 | 2918 | 331 | 394 | 285 | 388 | 510 | 147 | 264 | 341 | 328 | 2988 | 5906 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kebo Valley Golf 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 profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Kebo Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kebo Valley Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedRoll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Kebo Valley Golf 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 Kebo Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kebo Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kebo Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Kebo Valley Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kebo Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5700 yards. The back tees extend to 6094.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kebo Valley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Kebo Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6094.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Kebo Valley Golf Club and how should I play it?
Kebo Valley Golf Club 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 Kebo Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6094.0 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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