Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Knoebels Three Ponds Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Knoebels Three Ponds Gc, 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 Knoebels Three Ponds Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | Scattered 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.
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Knoebels Three Ponds Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jonathan@knoebels.com
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Facilities
Location
954 PA-487, Elysburg, PA 17824, USA
Course Description
We're America's largest free-admission amusement park and offer free parking, entertainment and picnic facilities. While visiting the park, take a dip in our 900,000 gallon Crystal Pool filled with refreshing mountain stream water. The pool area includes watersides, diving boards and a play area for children. Stay overnight at one of two campgrounds that include cabins and over 800 campsites for tents and campers. In addition to nearly 60 rides, award winning food, swimming, games, and shopping, add a round of golf at Three Ponds Golf Course next door to the park. Our Mission Statement: We are dedicated to offering fun, food and fantasy by providing exceptional service, with an emphasis on cleanliness, safety, fairness and value. Join Team Knoebels: We offer employment opportunities including full-time, part-time and seasonal. For a listing of current openings, visit Knoebels.com/jobs. For more information, visit 391 Knoebels Boulevard, Elysburg, PA, or call (800) 487-4386 x421.
wooden coaster • family amusement park • historical carousel • crystal pool • mini golf • in-park dining • group rates • picnic planning • campground • gift shops • arcades • live entertainment • community partnerships • sustainability • PA amusement park • Susquehanna River Valley • free admission • ride tickets • season passes • amusement park • family entertainment • outdoor activities • campsites • water park • golf course • picnic facilities • entertainment
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Steven Jepko Sr.
Opened
1967
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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 Knoebels Three Ponds Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 44.0 · Slope 98
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 311 | 309 | 251 | 164 | 129 | 457 | 445 | 348 | 2715 | 129 | 399 | 254 | 259 | 301 | 211 | 300 | 100 | 336 | 2289 | 5004 |
Orange Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.4 · BR 39.6 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 27.1 · BR 35.9 · Slope 75
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 154 | 149 | 151 | 137 | 158 | 74 | 240 | 270 | 161 | 1494 | 111 | 260 | 119 | 121 | 182 | 96 | 183 | 100 | 156 | 1328 | 2822 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 42.5 · Slope 92
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 256 | 291 | 207 | 158 | 118 | 392 | 383 | 306 | 2364 | 111 | 399 | 254 | 246 | 267 | 211 | 258 | 100 | 268 | 2114 | 4478 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Knoebels Three Ponds Gc
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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% match to course practice profileSet up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Knoebels Three Ponds Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Knoebels Three Ponds Gc. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick your spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedAdjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn lies into pars, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Knoebels Three Ponds Gc
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 Knoebels Three Ponds Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Knoebels Three Ponds Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Knoebels Three Ponds Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Knoebels Three Ponds Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 112.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Knoebels Three Ponds Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3913 yards. The back tees extend to 5004.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Knoebels Three Ponds Gc?
With a course rating of 67.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Knoebels Three Ponds Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5004.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Knoebels Three Ponds Gc 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 Knoebels Three Ponds Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 5004.0 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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