Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Park Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Park Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Park Hills 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 Park Hills Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Perpendicular 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.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Park Hills Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Office@ParkHillsGC.com
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Facilities
Location
337 Lake Rd, Pratt, KS 67124, USA
Course Description
Park Hills Golf Club is a public golf facility situated in Altoona, Pennsylvania, offering an inviting environment for golf enthusiasts. The club provides various golfing opportunities and invites inquiries about membership options.
golf • memberships • public course • recreation • clubhouse
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Harrison
Opened
1927
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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 Park Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 522 | 165 | 315 | 295 | 359 | 350 | 419 | 190 | 475 | 3090 | 522 | 165 | 315 | 295 | 359 | 350 | 419 | 190 | 475 | 3090 | 6180 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.4 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.4 · Slope 100
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 120 | 285 | 255 | 269 | 280 | 332 | 138 | 379 | 2480 | 422 | 120 | 285 | 255 | 269 | 280 | 332 | 138 | 379 | 2480 | 4960 |
White/Blue Combo Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 484 | 140 | 300 | 275 | 345 | 320 | 407 | 165 | 430 | 2866 | 522 | 165 | 315 | 295 | 359 | 350 | 419 | 190 | 475 | 3090 | 5956 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Park Hills 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Park Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Park Hills 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFade or draw woods, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-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.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Park Hills 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 Park Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Park Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Park Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Park Hills Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Park Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5570 yards. The back tees extend to 6180.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Park Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.6 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 Park Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6180.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Park Hills Country 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 Park Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6180.0 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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