47% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mark Twain Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Mark Twain Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mark Twain 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 31%Scoring 21%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%Precision 14%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mark Twain 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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mark Twain Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bpowell@cityofelmira.net
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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
2275 Corning Rd, Elmira, NY 14903, USA
Course Description
Mark Twain Golf Course is a public golf facility situated in Elmira, New York, offering a great golfing experience for enthusiasts of all skill levels. The course encourages inquiries about membership options, making it accessible for both casual players and dedicated golfers.
golf course • public golf • golf memberships • leisure • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1937
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(134 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 Mark Twain Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par four wedge setups and modest par five positioning, with scoring risks higher on back nine per slope and bogey marks.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725356 yards4898 metersCR 66.3Bogey 89.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.9 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 269 | 428 | 150 | 441 | 275 | 142 | 295 | 328 | 2653 | 324 | 158 | 461 | 267 | 310 | 168 | 291 | 441 | 283 | 2703 | 5356 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725356 yards4898 metersCR 71.7Bogey 101.9Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 269 | 428 | 150 | 441 | 275 | 142 | 295 | 328 | 2653 | 324 | 158 | 461 | 267 | 310 | 168 | 291 | 441 | 283 | 2703 | 5356 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724985 yards4558 metersCR 69.6Bogey 99.3Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 265 | 348 | 143 | 438 | 270 | 118 | 286 | 325 | 2497 | 320 | 152 | 354 | 264 | 306 | 115 | 285 | 412 | 280 | 2488 | 4985 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mark Twain 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 profile25% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
78% match
For Gold tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Gold tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion17%
Aim17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Mark Twain Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mark Twain Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For Gold tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
74% match
For Gold tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started49% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Aim30%
Scoring25%
67% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision14%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Aim17%
79% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy17%
Aim13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Dispersion16%
54% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Precision16%
40% match
For Red tees
Visualize long lines, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control42%
Visualization37%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Red tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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Get Started58% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory23%
31% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim22%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Scoring14%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
59% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
25% match
For Gold tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
50% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
54% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
72% match
For Gold tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring18%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
15% match
For Gold tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
55% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Twain Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Mark Twain Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Mark Twain Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Mark Twain Golf Course challenges consistency. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mark Twain Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5170 yards. The back tees extend to 5356.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mark Twain Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Mark Twain Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5356.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Mark Twain 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 Mark Twain Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5356.0 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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