44% match
For Gold tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Poplar Grove Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Poplar Grove Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Poplar Grove 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 30%Aim 22%Scoring 18%Precision 14%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.
16.8
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Poplar Grove Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Poplar Grove Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
380 London Ln, Amherst, VA 24521, USA
Course Description
Memberships Available Poplar Grove Golf Club announced in the fall of 2019 that we would undergo extensive renovations in the coming year. We are pleased to announce that the vast majority of these renovations are complete. We are also fully committed to the remaining as well as future projects in order to align ourselves with...
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Sam Snead/Ed Carlton
Opened
2005
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(95 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 Poplar Grove Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from short par fours needing spot-on drives to set up scoring wedges, while tougher back nine holes via slope elevate bogey risks on poor positioning.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725604 yards5124 metersCR 72.9Bogey 106.7Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 53.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 53.5 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 357 | 477 | 143 | 321 | 458 | 121 | 328 | 316 | 2835 | 403 | 434 | 368 | 109 | 231 | 361 | 418 | 154 | 291 | 2769 | 5604 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724840 yards4426 metersCR 68.6Bogey 100.3Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 50.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 240 | 461 | 114 | 252 | 410 | 100 | 318 | 281 | 2472 | 286 | 406 | 333 | 88 | 145 | 336 | 390 | 126 | 258 | 2368 | 4840 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726039 yards5522 metersCR 75.3Bogey 110.3Slope 149
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.9 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 55.4 · Slope 152
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 379 | 492 | 172 | 343 | 481 | 143 | 348 | 345 | 3036 | 424 | 458 | 395 | 131 | 257 | 392 | 450 | 162 | 334 | 3003 | 6039 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Poplar Grove 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Gold tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
74% match
For Gold tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started59% match
For Gold tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Poplar Grove Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Poplar Grove 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For Gold tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
80% match
For Gold tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Precision18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
55% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
81% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring17%
Aim17%
55% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim30%
Alignment23%
51% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Precision13%
79% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
54% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started31% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
76% match
For Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Red tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
57% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
44% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Aim25%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment14%
Precision13%
74% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
81% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision14%
Scoring14%
31% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
31% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
78% match
For White tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim24%
Scoring17%
78% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim19%
Scoring11%
69% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
44% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
44% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started52% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision20%
Dispersion16%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
79% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar Grove Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Poplar Grove Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Poplar Grove Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Poplar Grove Golf Club challenges consistency. Its 149.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Poplar Grove Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5440 yards. The back tees extend to 6039.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Poplar Grove Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.3 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.
How long is Poplar Grove Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6039.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 149.0 and yardage reaching 6039.0 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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