Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Pittsburgh National Golf Club.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
225
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 Pittsburgh National 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.
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Pittsburgh National Golf Club.
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287 Monier Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044, USA
Pittsburgh National Golf Club is a public 18-hole championship golf course located in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. The facility features bentgrass greens, tees and fairways, a newly renovated practice facility, and a full-service restaurant and banquet venue for dining and events. It offers year-round public access, outing and event services, golf lessons, leagues, and a bar & grill, serving both golfers and diners in the Pittsburgh area. The club emphasizes hosting outings, memberships, and group dining in addition to regular play.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Forse
Opened
1994
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Pittsburgh National Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 140
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 518 | 367 | 338 | 385 | 177 | 486 | 166 | 371 | 3177 | 473 | 387 | 201 | 310 | 528 | 361 | 198 | 414 | 415 | 3287 | 6464 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.6 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.8 · Slope 149
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 518 | 367 | 338 | 385 | 177 | 486 | 166 | 371 | 3177 | 473 | 387 | 201 | 310 | 528 | 361 | 198 | 414 | 415 | 3287 | 6464 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 449 | 274 | 271 | 276 | 111 | 397 | 122 | 317 | 2507 | 405 | 344 | 156 | 186 | 434 | 319 | 143 | 358 | 332 | 2677 | 5184 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.1 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.4 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 493 | 326 | 303 | 347 | 158 | 433 | 144 | 351 | 2868 | 460 | 373 | 190 | 300 | 509 | 349 | 176 | 386 | 378 | 3121 | 5989 |
Drill Library
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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 profileCan you stop the ball close from the sand?
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pittsburgh National Golf Club. 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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMake par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Pittsburgh National Golf Club and what to expect.
Players often find Pittsburgh National Golf Club technically exacting. The slope of 145.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 78.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5824 yards. The back tees extend to 6464.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 78.2 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.
At a full length of 6464.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 145.0 and yardage reaching 6464.0 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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