Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Founders.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
79
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Founders, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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3720 Club House Drive
Penn National is a 36-hole golf course with Inn located 20 miles west of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 90 minutes from the Washington and Baltimore and 3.5 hours from New York City. Our two award-winning golf courses, Founders and Iron Forge, are both 4+ star- rated by Golf Digest since 1999.Play us for the day or "Stay & Play" a couple of days with one of our Golf Packages. The Founders Course features a classic wooded Northeastern design while the Iron Forge Course is a modern links-style course. Our 52-room Inn is located right on the golf course. Both courses start from the Founders Clubhouse with its modern, fully-stocked pro shop, and Founders Grille restaurant, and practice area.
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Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault
Opened
1968
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Founders hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Founders hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Founders hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Founders hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Founders hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFinish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Founders. 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.
Full 55 days 75 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Founders and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Founders challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Founders 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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