Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Philmont Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

South Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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

Scoring 27%Distance Control 25%Dispersion 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 14%

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.

14.8

Average HCP

7.9

Minimum HCP

27.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for South

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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 South.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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KarenRuth@philmontcc.org

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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

301 Tomlinson Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Willie Park Jr.

Opened

1907

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for South

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 15 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Control Distance

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Dispersion21%

Scoring13%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills

Precision31%

Distance Control25%

Aim14%

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12 Week Flagship Program for South

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. 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.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 2≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Land it close: set up par or better every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Set up par or better, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills

Scoring26%

Precision21%

Trajectory14%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Alignment29%

Distance Control24%

Accuracy16%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills

Distance Control25%

Dispersion19%

Precision18%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control18%

Alignment15%

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See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring20%

Distance Control18%

Alignment17%

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics34%

Trajectory28%

Precision21%

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at South

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about South

Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.

How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?

South is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?

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.

What is considered a good score at South?

With a course rating of 70 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 South and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is South and how should I play it?

South 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.

What features make South strategically challenging?

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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