39% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Paint Branch Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Paint Branch Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Paint Branch 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 25%Accuracy 16%Alignment 15%Aim 15%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Paint Branch Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
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 Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Paint Branch Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
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
4690 University Blvd E, College Park, MD 20740, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault/Bill Love
Opened
1965
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⭐4.3(280 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 Paint Branch Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop short par threes mixed with tight par fours that test iron touch and quick short game fixes to keep scores tight against bogey risks on key spots.This plays like steady precision work where every approach sets up short game battles and putting must lock in pars.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 624070 yards3722 metersCR 59.4Bogey 75.4Slope 86
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 37.7 · Slope 86
Back Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 37.7 · Slope 86
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 107 | 176 | 182 | 245 | 352 | 163 | 155 | 292 | 2035 | 363 | 107 | 176 | 182 | 245 | 352 | 163 | 155 | 292 | 2035 | 4070 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 624070 yards3722 metersCR 63.2Bogey 86.4Slope 98
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 43.2 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 43.2 · Slope 98
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 107 | 176 | 182 | 245 | 352 | 163 | 155 | 292 | 2035 | 363 | 107 | 176 | 182 | 245 | 352 | 163 | 155 | 292 | 2035 | 4070 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 623270 yards2990 metersCR 59.2Bogey 80.6Slope 91
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 40.3 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 40.3 · Slope 91
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 79 | 117 | 133 | 201 | 311 | 147 | 113 | 195 | 1635 | 339 | 79 | 117 | 133 | 201 | 311 | 147 | 113 | 195 | 1635 | 3270 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 623632 yards3321 metersCR 60.6Bogey 82.8Slope 94
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 41.4 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 41.4 · Slope 94
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 91 | 159 | 154 | 221 | 334 | 155 | 136 | 219 | 1816 | 347 | 91 | 159 | 154 | 221 | 334 | 155 | 136 | 219 | 1816 | 3632 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Paint Branch 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control43%
Accuracy14%
Alignment12%
56% match
For Blue tees
Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion11%
46% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Paint Branch Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Paint Branch Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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71% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
29% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
80% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Visualization15%
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Get Started49% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Precision13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy13%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Alignment43%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
53% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy29%
Precision9%
78% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For Red tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
33% match
For Red tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
42% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Aim12%
77% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
49% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim32%
Alignment28%
70% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Precision18%
79% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
67% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim18%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%
47% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
48% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
39% match
For Blue tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
74% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Precision19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control31%
Scoring13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Aim26%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Paint Branch Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Paint Branch Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Paint Branch Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Paint Branch Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 98.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 63.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Paint Branch Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3670 yards. The back tees extend to 4070.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Paint Branch Golf Course?
With a course rating of 63.2 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Paint Branch Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4070.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Paint Branch Golf Course and how should I play it?
Paint Branch 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 Paint Branch Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 98.0 and yardage reaching 4070.0 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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