Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Popes Grove.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
79
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Popes Grove, 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 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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695 State Fair Boulevard
Holes
9
Par
29
Type
Parkland
Architect
Walter Pope
Opened
1958
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Popes Grove hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Popes Grove hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Popes Grove 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 profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Popes Grove. 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 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Sand
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Short Game · Sand
Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAim for soft landing, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl wedge rollout, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Popes Grove and what to expect.
Popes Grove is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 29.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 29, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 29 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6500 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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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