45% match
For Black/Silver tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Philipsburg Elks Lodge & 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Precision 16%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
elkslodgemanager@gmail.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
1 Country Club Ln, Philipsburg, PA 16866, USA
Course Description
Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club is a semi-private Elks lodge with a public restaurant and a 9-hole golf course that has been operating for over 100 years. It is one of the largest Elks lodges in the United States, with over 1,400 members, and offers a range of amenities and services, including golf lessons, a pro shop, and a restaurant.
elks lodge • golf course • restaurant • community support • veterans services
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alexander H. Findlay
Opened
1922
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(174 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 Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black/Silver
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par-four approach tests across matching front and back nines, raising bogey risks on tough long holes if precision slips. Symmetric structure means repeated iron demands with par fives adding reach-or-layup choices.
B
Black/Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 715941 yards5432 metersCR 69.0Bogey 93.2Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 268 | 415 | 147 | 485 | 410 | 361 | 350 | 194 | 3003 | 373 | 203 | 415 | 147 | 485 | 410 | 361 | 350 | 194 | 2938 | 5941 |
R
Red/Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 704978 yards4552 metersCR 64.6Bogey 87.0Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 43.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 203 | 352 | 130 | 361 | 410 | 267 | 285 | 149 | 2502 | 345 | 185 | 356 | 130 | 320 | 410 | 296 | 285 | 149 | 2476 | 4978 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705580 yards5102 metersCR 67.7Bogey 91.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.9 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 268 | 356 | 130 | 461 | 410 | 314 | 331 | 179 | 2794 | 345 | 185 | 415 | 130 | 461 | 410 | 296 | 350 | 194 | 2786 | 5580 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Philipsburg Elks Lodge & 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Black/Silver tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Black/Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
37% match
For Black/Silver tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
13 Week Flagship Program for Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started63% match
For Black/Silver tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
42% match
For Black/Silver tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory25%
Precision20%
47% match
For Black/Silver tees
Save par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control9%
44% match
For Black/Silver tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
59% match
For Black/Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Black/Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
70% match
For Black/Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Black/Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Accuracy11%
67% match
For Black/Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Black/Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
77% match
For Black/Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim16%
69% match
For Black/Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started61% match
For Black/Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory11%
Precision11%
77% match
For Black/Silver tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For White/Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
60% match
For White/Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
Aim18%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For White/Blue tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
45% match
For White/Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For White/Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment22%
Dispersion13%
44% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started81% match
For White/Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
80% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Precision20%
Aim18%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
25% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
74% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Precision15%
64% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
77% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
42% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
55% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision28%
Scoring15%
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Get Started66% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion18%
Accuracy16%
45% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club challenges consistency. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5460 yards. The back tees extend to 5941.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5941.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Philipsburg Elks Lodge & 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 Philipsburg Elks Lodge & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 5941.0 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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