Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Penn Oaks Golf Club
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Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Penn Oaks Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Penn Oaks 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
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 Penn Oaks Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Penn Oaks Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
hhammond@pennoaksgolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
150 Penn Oaks Dr, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Russell Roberts
Opened
1966
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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 Penn Oaks Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for William Penn
Cannon Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.5 · Slope 134
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 307 | 120 | 478 | 380 | 139 | 295 | 355 | 315 | 2717 | 298 | 338 | 454 | 166 | 380 | 353 | 160 | 320 | 460 | 2929 | 5646 |
Liberty Bell Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.4 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 293 | 94 | 450 | 420 | 105 | 279 | 327 | 287 | 2579 | 271 | 292 | 450 | 115 | 374 | 346 | 134 | 298 | 360 | 2640 | 5219 |
William Penn Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.0 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.2 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 328 | 132 | 490 | 426 | 145 | 327 | 365 | 345 | 2959 | 310 | 390 | 461 | 175 | 390 | 370 | 175 | 360 | 470 | 3101 | 6060 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Penn Oaks 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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% match to course practice profileRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Penn Oaks Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Penn Oaks 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set sights, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Short Putts
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Prepare for Tournaments at Penn Oaks Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Dr Edwin B Cottrell Invitational
4/6/2026
Dr Edwin B Cottrell Invitational
4/6/2026
Dr Edwin B Cottrell Invitational
4/6/2026
Dr Edwin B Cottrell Invitational
4/6/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Oaks Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Penn Oaks Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Penn Oaks Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Penn Oaks Golf Club challenges consistency. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Penn Oaks Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5640 yards. The back tees extend to 6060.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Penn Oaks Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Penn Oaks Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6060.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Penn Oaks Golf Club 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 Penn Oaks Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6060.0 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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