Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Old Trail Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Old Trail Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Trail Golf Club, 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 Old Trail Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst irons shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Old Trail Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golfheadprofessional.otgc@oldtrailvillage.net
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Facilities
Location
5494 Golf Dr, Crozet, VA 22932, USA
Course Description
Old Trail Club is a premier golf and country club complex in Crozet, Virginia, featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service clubhouse, and on-site dining at Restoration Restaurant. The facility also includes the Old Trail Swim Club, event and wedding venues, and a New Urbanist village community with residential and commercial spaces, all set at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Charlottesville. It serves members and the public for golf, dining, weddings, meetings, and social events with mountain views and a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
2005
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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 Old Trail Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.8 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 42.3 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 147 | 366 | 334 | 212 | 295 | 146 | 411 | 128 | 2342 | 347 | 345 | 207 | 119 | 424 | 104 | 282 | 229 | 360 | 2417 | 4759 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.1 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 147 | 366 | 334 | 212 | 295 | 146 | 411 | 128 | 2342 | 347 | 345 | 207 | 119 | 424 | 104 | 282 | 229 | 360 | 2417 | 4759 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 40.1 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 41.1 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 35 | 271 | 208 | 182 | 155 | 80 | 277 | 35 | 1500 | 250 | 192 | 190 | 85 | 268 | 65 | 187 | 172 | 186 | 1595 | 3095 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Trail Golf Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileExecute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Old Trail Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Trail Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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 · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Old Trail Golf Club
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 Old Trail Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Old Trail Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Old Trail Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Old Trail Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 116.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old Trail Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3927 yards. The back tees extend to 4759.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Old Trail Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.6 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 Old Trail Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4759.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Old Trail Golf Club and how should I play it?
Old Trail Golf Club 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 Old Trail Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 4759.0 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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