59% match
For BLUE tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palatka Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Palatka Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palatka 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
16.1
Average HCP
8.6
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palatka Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palatka Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
andy@palatkagolfclub.com
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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
1715 Moseley Ave, Palatka, FL 32177, USA
Course Description
Palatka Golf Club is a historic public golf course in Palatka, Florida. Designed by Donald Ross in 1925, the course offers a vintage, natural layout near the St. Johns River and Ravine Gardens State Park. It emphasizes reasonable pricing and a welcoming staff, delivering an authentic golf experience that combines tradition with affordability for municipal golfers and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1925
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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 Palatka Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron shots across packed par fours while par fives lure birdie risks, but front nine's steep ratings warn of bogey traps on key tests amid back nine relief.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725980 yards5468 metersCR 74.5Bogey 104.7Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.8 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.9 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 382 | 193 | 479 | 445 | 155 | 407 | 378 | 382 | 3141 | 471 | 362 | 169 | 294 | 181 | 377 | 168 | 366 | 451 | 2839 | 5980 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724487 yards4103 metersCR 66.2Bogey 92.2Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.4 · Slope 107
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 293 | 92 | 273 | 311 | 126 | 353 | 311 | 297 | 2306 | 408 | 239 | 113 | 215 | 156 | 280 | 133 | 307 | 330 | 2181 | 4487 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725691 yards5204 metersCR 73.0Bogey 102.3Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.5 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 365 | 185 | 466 | 437 | 146 | 383 | 365 | 362 | 3015 | 456 | 343 | 152 | 280 | 173 | 353 | 159 | 355 | 405 | 2676 | 5691 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palatka 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 profile67% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
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Get Started67% match
For BLUE tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Palatka Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palatka Golf Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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38% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
37% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
31% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control35%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For RED tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
25% match
For RED tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
57% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For RED tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min18 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For RED tees
Master touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Aim17%
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Get Started63% match
For RED tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Accuracy15%
Mechanics15%
48% match
For RED tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
67% match
For RED tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision20%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment21%
Aim11%
68% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
63% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
63% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
64% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
60% match
For RED tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Scoring17%
72% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
74% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
62% match
For RED tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started64% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring34%
Precision9%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
37% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
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Get Started69% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment20%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
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3/6/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palatka Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Palatka Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Palatka Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Palatka Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palatka Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5234 yards. The back tees extend to 5980.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palatka Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 Palatka Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5980.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Palatka Golf Club and how should I play it?
Palatka 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 Palatka Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5980.0 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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