Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Piney Branch Golf Club.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Piney Branch Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Scott.Wunder@pineybranchgolf.com
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5301 Trenton Mill Rd, Upperco, MD 21155, USA
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault
Opened
1950
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Piney Branch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Piney Branch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Piney Branch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Piney Branch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Piney Branch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Piney Branch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Piney Branch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Piney Branch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Piney Branch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Piney Branch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
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 · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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 · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-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.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Piney Branch Golf Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6780.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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