38% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mountain Branch Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Mountain Branch Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mountain Branch 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
19.1
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mountain Branch 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 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.
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 Mountain Branch Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
msummers@mountainbranch.com
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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
1827 Mountain Rd, Joppa, MD 21085, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jeff Matthai/Davis Sezna
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(651 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 Mountain Branch Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on wedge precision for short par fours and tiny par threes while back nine raises bogey risks through tougher handicap-ranked par fours and fives.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725279 yards4827 metersCR 70.5Bogey 101.5Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | — | 14 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 288 | 439 | 264 | 351 | 485 | 305 | 134 | 322 | 97 | 2685 | 343 | 101 | 410 | 301 | 108 | 302 | 281 | 343 | 405 | 2594 | 5279 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746113 yards5590 metersCR 75.7Bogey 109.5Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 54.7 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | — | 14 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 482 | 301 | 402 | 529 | 378 | 159 | 362 | 132 | 3108 | 401 | 126 | 457 | 371 | 128 | 362 | 312 | 383 | 465 | 3005 | 6113 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725642 yards5159 metersCR 72.9Bogey 104.7Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.9 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | — | 14 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 288 | 439 | 301 | 351 | 485 | 378 | 159 | 322 | 132 | 2855 | 343 | 126 | 457 | 371 | 128 | 302 | 312 | 343 | 405 | 2787 | 5642 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mountain Branch 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For White/Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Master touch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Alignment12%
11 Week Flagship Program for Mountain Branch Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mountain Branch 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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55% match
For White/Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
47% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For White/Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Precision19%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started77% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
53% match
For White/Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
65% match
For White tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
39% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Aim25%
Alignment19%
39% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
60% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
36% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
37% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
74% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Alignment18%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Aim20%
Dispersion20%
Scoring17%
68% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control12%
64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Dispersion19%
Accuracy16%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Precision15%
Scoring13%
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Get Started70% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Branch Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Mountain Branch Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Mountain Branch Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Mountain Branch Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 144.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mountain Branch Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5696 yards. The back tees extend to 6113.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mountain Branch Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.7 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 Mountain Branch Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6113.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Mountain Branch Golf Course and how should I play it?
Mountain Branch 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 Mountain Branch Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6113.0 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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