59% match
For Black tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Piney Branch Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Piney Branch Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Piney Branch 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Precision 21%Aim 15%Dispersion 13%
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.
18
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Piney Branch Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Piney Branch Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Scott.Wunder@pineybranchgolf.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
5301 Trenton Mill Rd, Upperco, MD 21155, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault
Opened
1950
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(185 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 Piney Branch Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests where tee accuracy causes better approach chances and lower scores, with front nine slope causing extra strain on decisions. Back nine eases slightly but par fours still drive scoring risks repeatedly.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716780 yards6200 metersCR 73.5Bogey 97.8Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 548 | 439 | 411 | 394 | 553 | 188 | 390 | 174 | 3480 | 413 | 416 | 413 | 181 | 490 | 422 | 186 | 372 | 407 | 3300 | 6780 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716493 yards5937 metersCR 72.3Bogey 96.0Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 532 | 383 | 396 | 380 | 517 | 174 | 384 | 145 | 3289 | 406 | 394 | 404 | 170 | 484 | 405 | 179 | 362 | 400 | 3204 | 6493 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715173 yards4730 metersCR 66.4Bogey 87.0Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.9 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.1 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 407 | 329 | 295 | 317 | 288 | 113 | 297 | 138 | 2508 | 384 | 312 | 365 | 120 | 378 | 332 | 137 | 341 | 296 | 2665 | 5173 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Piney Branch 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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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Black tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
79% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Piney Branch Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Piney Branch Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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76% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Precision16%
45% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
49% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
68% match
For Black tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started41% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
55% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
75% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
52% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control17%
Trajectory15%
85% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision12%
80% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim12%
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Get Started42% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
48% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Alignment29%
Distance Control16%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
37% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
48% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
41% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started52% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Trajectory12%
69% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Dispersion21%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
85% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
24% match
For Green tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started61% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Precision16%
47% match
For Green tees
Check clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Piney Branch Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Piney Branch Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Piney Branch Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Piney Branch Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Piney Branch Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5976 yards. The back tees extend to 6780.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Piney Branch Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.5 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 Piney Branch Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6780.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Piney Branch Golf 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 Piney Branch Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6780.0 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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