Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Poplar Grove Golf Club.
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
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.
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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, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Poplar Grove Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Resident Professionals
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380 London Ln, Amherst, VA 24521, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Sam Snead/Ed Carlton
Opened
2005
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 Poplar Grove Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Poplar Grove Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poplar Grove Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poplar Grove Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poplar Grove Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poplar Grove Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poplar Grove Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poplar Grove Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poplar Grove Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Poplar Grove 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 profileVisualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 47 days 65 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedGet up-and-down consistently, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Poplar Grove Golf Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6039.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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 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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