Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Orchard Park Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Orchard Park Country 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 Orchard Park Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Orchard Park Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
bill@orchardparkcc.com
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Facilities
Location
4777 S Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA
Course Description
Orchard Park Country Club is a private family-oriented country club located in Orchard Park, New York, founded in 1946. It features a Walter Travis-designed golf course, along with active swim and racquet programs, and a clubhouse offering a la carte dining and banquet facilities to support social membership. The club emphasizes a community atmosphere with family activities and recreational opportunities for its more than 500 member families in Western New York. OPCC positions itself as a premier destination for golf, social events, and year-round club life in the Buffalo area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Walter Travis
Opened
1916
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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 Orchard Park Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 169 | 357 | 283 | 526 | 178 | 431 | 417 | 487 | 3258 | 227 | 351 | 423 | 351 | 313 | 474 | 109 | 502 | 377 | 3127 | 6385 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.4 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 156 | 349 | 266 | 479 | 142 | 367 | 369 | 458 | 2949 | 197 | 339 | 364 | 315 | 305 | 438 | 105 | 480 | 350 | 2893 | 5842 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 14 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 126 | 281 | 261 | 259 | 134 | 319 | 344 | 422 | 2486 | 183 | 322 | 358 | 309 | 297 | 432 | 101 | 417 | 332 | 2751 | 5237 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Orchard Park Country 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 profileAvoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Orchard Park Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Orchard Park Country Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSquare up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Orchard Park Country 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 Orchard Park Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Orchard Park Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Orchard Park Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Orchard Park Country Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Orchard Park Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5811 yards. The back tees extend to 6385.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Orchard Park Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Orchard Park Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6385.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Orchard Park Country Club and how should I play it?
Orchard Park Country 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 Orchard Park Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6385.0 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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