68% match
For Green tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northwest Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
217
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Northwest Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northwest 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 16%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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northwest Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northwest Golf Course.
Contact Information
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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
15711 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Del Webb Corp
Opened
1960
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⭐4.3(228 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 Northwest Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant precision tests via short par fours demanding spot-on tee and iron play, while par fives create peak scoring pressure through their leading difficulty ranks.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715006 yards4577 metersCR 68.8Bogey 95.6Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | — | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 324 | 118 | 275 | 385 | 145 | 303 | 428 | 218 | 2547 | 265 | 310 | 270 | 114 | 290 | 390 | 150 | 380 | 290 | 2459 | 5006 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725846 yards5346 metersCR 73.5Bogey 103.3Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | — | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 363 | 144 | 350 | 450 | 148 | 322 | 465 | 280 | 2906 | 322 | 355 | 345 | 148 | 325 | 505 | 165 | 438 | 337 | 2940 | 5846 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726325 yards5784 metersCR 75.9Bogey 107.2Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 52.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | — | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 380 | 162 | 365 | 495 | 180 | 336 | 496 | 290 | 3116 | 365 | 380 | 358 | 190 | 380 | 506 | 188 | 458 | 384 | 3209 | 6325 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northwest 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Green tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Green tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision21%
Dispersion17%
19% match
For Green tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
12 Week Flagship Program for Northwest Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northwest Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 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
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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44% match
For Green tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
66% match
For Green tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy27%
Precision11%
64% match
For Green tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring28%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started54% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Aim30%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim19%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
54% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
69% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
75% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
35% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
56% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision20%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
55% match
For Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
66% match
For Gold tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
51% match
For Gold tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
45% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
53% match
For Gold tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment25%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Gold tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started56% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
79% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
52% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control29%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Accuracy13%
58% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Alignment15%
51% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control31%
Visualization25%
46% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
Trajectory14%
60% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion27%
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
40% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
26% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
72% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
63% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
57% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment25%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Northwest Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Northwest Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Northwest Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Northwest Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northwest Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5666 yards. The back tees extend to 6325.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northwest Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.9 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 Northwest Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6325.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Northwest Golf Course and how should I play it?
Northwest 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 Northwest Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6325.0 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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