45% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Poolesville Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Poolesville Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Poolesville Gc, 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 22%Accuracy 17%Aim 17%Precision 15%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Poolesville Gc
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: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Poolesville Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jblake@mcggolf.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
16601 W Willard Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault/Al Jamison
Opened
1959
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(200 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 Poolesville Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests precise irons on short par fours where errors fuel bogeys per structure, while par fives spike risk on tough handicap holes amid elevated bogey rating pressure.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715946 yards5437 metersCR 68.8Bogey 90.5Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.1 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 480 | 161 | 369 | 361 | 380 | 430 | 162 | 361 | 3064 | 378 | 440 | 410 | 118 | 346 | 339 | 353 | 158 | 340 | 2882 | 5946 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725946 yards5437 metersCR 73.9Bogey 103.9Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 480 | 161 | 369 | 361 | 380 | 430 | 162 | 361 | 3064 | 378 | 440 | 410 | 118 | 346 | 339 | 353 | 158 | 340 | 2882 | 5946 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705309 yards4855 metersCR 70.3Bogey 98.6Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 467 | 150 | 324 | 302 | 326 | 420 | 135 | 305 | 2757 | 361 | 350 | 315 | 108 | 305 | 290 | 339 | 154 | 330 | 2552 | 5309 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Poolesville Gc
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Gold tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
55% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring29%
Alignment18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Poolesville Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Poolesville Gc. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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67% match
For Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision20%
Trajectory12%
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Get Started59% match
For Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
52% match
For Gold tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
77% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
45% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Precision18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Accuracy18%
49% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Gold tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion17%
Alignment11%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Save par, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion22%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control17%
50% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
43% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
30% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
80% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Accuracy17%
48% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim13%
Accuracy12%
26% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Gold tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Gold tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
39% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
73% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
48% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Alignment16%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
42% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory16%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control29%
Aim14%
49% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy25%
Visualization19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Poolesville Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Poolesville Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Poolesville Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Poolesville Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Poolesville Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5628 yards. The back tees extend to 5946.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Poolesville Gc?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Poolesville Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5946.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Poolesville Gc 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 Poolesville Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5946.0 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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