31% match
For Red (women) tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palmer Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
Palmer Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palmer Gc, 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 25%Aim 16%Precision 15%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.
20.2
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palmer Gc
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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palmer Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@palmergolfcourse.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
1000 Lepak Ave, Palmer, AK 99645, USA
Course Description
Palmer Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Palmer, Alaska. The 7300-yard, par-72 Championship course is a scenic play known for ranking among top courses in the state. The club offers golf memberships, a pro shop, and events; visitors can book tee times, explore rates, and participate in calendar events and instruction. It operates with Teesnap for bookings and maintains an online presence with information on rates, events, and the course layout.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Overdorf
Opened
1990
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(99 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 Palmer Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red (women)
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fours that demand drive accuracy and iron command, with par fives mixing birdie rewards against layup safety, front nine ramping risks higher than back.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 727125 yards6515 metersCR 72.5Bogey 95.8Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 12 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 395 | 600 | 420 | 230 | 350 | 460 | 545 | 180 | 3560 | 385 | 560 | 380 | 185 | 390 | 220 | 440 | 470 | 535 | 3565 | 7125 |
G
Green (women) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724701 yards4299 metersCR 66.7Bogey 92.4Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 238 | 313 | 379 | 245 | 145 | 212 | 325 | 361 | 115 | 2333 | 262 | 398 | 235 | 125 | 280 | 140 | 280 | 283 | 365 | 2368 | 4701 |
R
Red (women) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725753 yards5261 metersCR 72.4Bogey 100.9Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 340 | 480 | 350 | 160 | 290 | 370 | 458 | 115 | 2883 | 325 | 490 | 310 | 125 | 330 | 150 | 330 | 350 | 460 | 2870 | 5753 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palmer Gc
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Red (women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
Precision11%
54% match
For Red (women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy28%
Alignment27%
37% match
For Red (women) tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
15 Week Flagship Program for Palmer Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palmer Gc. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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40% match
For Red (women) tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
67% match
For Red (women) tees
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started75% match
For Red (women) tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
67% match
For Red (women) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
60% match
For Red (women) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy21%
Visualization13%
74% match
For Red (women) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
66% match
For Red (women) tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Red (women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim15%
Accuracy14%
67% match
For Red (women) tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Red (women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Red (women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
Precision14%
65% match
For Red (women) tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Red (women) tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion19%
Precision12%
49% match
For Green (women) tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
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Get Started65% match
For Green (women) tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
64% match
For Green (women) tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Green (women) tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
32% match
For Green (women) tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Green (women) tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Green (women) tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Green (women) tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
72% match
For Green (women) tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
66% match
For Green (women) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Green (women) tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
60% match
For Green (women) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
59% match
For Green (women) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started76% match
For Green (women) tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
80% match
For Green (women) tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
61% match
For Green (women) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Green (women) tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
46% match
For Blue tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
Precision13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
51% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Trajectory27%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
53% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Mechanics19%
Precision19%
42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy28%
Aim18%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Dispersion12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Palmer Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Palmer Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Palmer Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palmer Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5913 yards. The back tees extend to 7125.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palmer Gc?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Palmer Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7125.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Palmer Gc and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Palmer Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 7125.0 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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