Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pikewood National
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Pikewood National Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pikewood National, 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 Pikewood National
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 | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pikewood National.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
3055 Kingwood Pike, Morgantown, WV 26508, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross and Alister MacKenzie
Opened
2009
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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 Pikewood National, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Mens
Back Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 40.0 · BR 55.6 · Slope 155
Back Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 54.8 · Slope 155
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 515 | 257 | 495 | 169 | 400 | 583 | 562 | 503 | 3911 | 433 | 483 | 220 | 444 | 175 | 564 | 443 | 578 | 430 | 3770 | 7681 |
Forward Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.6 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 403 | 212 | 453 | 147 | 346 | 483 | 507 | 408 | 3321 | 419 | 432 | 160 | 368 | 151 | 510 | 269 | 498 | 371 | 3178 | 6499 |
Mens Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.0 · Slope 151
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 51.2 · Slope 145
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 470 | 228 | 458 | 153 | 357 | 494 | 527 | 416 | 3476 | 419 | 440 | 188 | 406 | 165 | 521 | 395 | 521 | 410 | 3465 | 6941 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pikewood National
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Pikewood National
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pikewood National. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Get StartedReduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedDraw or fade long irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Pikewood National
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 Pikewood National
Get answers to common questions about playing Pikewood National and what to expect.
How difficult is Pikewood National for mid-handicap golfers?
Pikewood National is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope rating of 155.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 79.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pikewood National?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 7090 yards. The back tees extend to 7681.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pikewood National?
With a course rating of 79.7 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.
How long is Pikewood National and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7681.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
What type of course is Pikewood National and how should I play it?
Pikewood National 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 Pikewood National strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 155.0 and yardage reaching 7681.0 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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