Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Overbrook Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
214
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
Overbrook Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Overbrook 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 Overbrook Golf 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 | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Overbrook Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
ogc@overbrookgolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
799 Godfrey Rd, Villanova, PA 19085, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. B. McGovern
Opened
1952
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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 Overbrook Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 55.0 · Slope 142
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 345 | 186 | 403 | 522 | 440 | 196 | 407 | 430 | 3290 | 160 | 415 | 501 | 354 | 313 | 159 | 386 | 334 | 390 | 3012 | 6302 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 292 | 120 | 330 | 434 | 354 | 176 | 315 | 332 | 2655 | 121 | 337 | 410 | 278 | 281 | 106 | 352 | 307 | 327 | 2519 | 5174 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.7 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 333 | 160 | 383 | 487 | 394 | 184 | 349 | 381 | 3009 | 137 | 373 | 440 | 323 | 290 | 132 | 359 | 315 | 373 | 2742 | 5751 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Overbrook 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Overbrook Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Overbrook Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Overbrook 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 Overbrook Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Overbrook Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Overbrook Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Overbrook Golf Club technically exacting. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Overbrook Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5738 yards. The back tees extend to 6302.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Overbrook Golf Club?
With a course rating of 77.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Overbrook Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6302.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Overbrook Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Overbrook Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6302.0 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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