Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ol' Colony Golf Complex

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Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

191

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

Ol' Colony Golf Complex Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ol' Colony Golf Complex, 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 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%Aim 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
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Ol' Colony Golf Complex

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Ol' Colony Golf Complex.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

jgray@tcpara.org

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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

401 Old Colony Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, USA

Course Description

The Tuscaloosa County Parks & Recreation Authority (TCPARA) operates and maintains parks, athletic facilities, pools, centers, and recreational programs across the West Alabama region. It oversees a wide network of parks, trails, golf courses, tennis facilities, and community centers, providing aquatics, adaptive recreation, and youth and adult programming. The organization also coordinates special events, camping and outdoor activities, and membership options across multiple activity centers and venues.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jerry Pate

Opened

2000

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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 Ol' Colony Golf Complex, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Gold

Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four endurance test with long par threes forcing big swings and par fives tempting aggressive play but punishing mistakes. Solid drives unlock pars while tough holes spike bogey risks repeatedly.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 727097 yards6489 metersCR 74.6Bogey 99.5Slope 134

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.6 · Slope 132

Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.9 · Slope 136

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445344534365434544343672
Handicap111771351915361216101882144
Yardage428310536213470431556203409355655539721341651339443218643535417097

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ol' Colony Golf Complex

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 profile
61% match
For Gold tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
42% match
For Gold tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Ol' Colony Golf Complex

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ol' Colony Golf Complex. 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.

Weeks 1–26 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–33 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Week 64 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–96 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Week 93 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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72% match
For Gold tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
54% match
For Black tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Black tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%

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65% match
For Black tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
55% match
For Black tees

Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
40% match
For Black tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
63% match
For Black tees

Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Black tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%

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65% match
For Gold tees

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Gold tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
60% match
For Gold tees

Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Precision15%

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51% match
For Gold tees

Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision22%
Trajectory16%
75% match
For Gold tees

Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
57% match
For Blue tees

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Green Reading8%
42% match
For Blue tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For Blue tees

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
74% match
For Blue tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision23%
Accuracy17%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Ol' Colony Golf Complex

Get answers to common questions about playing Ol' Colony Golf Complex and what to expect.

How difficult is Ol' Colony Golf Complex for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Ol' Colony Golf Complex challenges consistency. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ol' Colony Golf Complex?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6066 yards. The back tees extend to 7097.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Ol' Colony Golf Complex?

With a course rating of 74.6 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 Ol' Colony Golf Complex and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 7097.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.

What type of course is Ol' Colony Golf Complex 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 Ol' Colony Golf Complex strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7097.0 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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