42% match
For III tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portage Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Portage Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portage Country 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 18%Precision 16%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portage Country Club
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Portage Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jighnat@portagecc.org
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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
240 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303, USA
Course Description
Portage Country Club is a private members club based in Akron, Ohio, offering a full spectrum of amenities including golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and social events. The club hosts personal and corporate events, weddings, and family-friendly activities, preserving a heritage of service and tradition while serving 21st-century members and their families. Located at 240 North Portage Path, the club emphasizes member engagement, guest information, and community involvement within the Akron area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Langford/Craig Schreiner
Opened
1906
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(215 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 Portage Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for III
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of precise irons into shortish greens amid modest par fives, heightening risk on flagged tough holes where bogeys loom large without sharp short game saves.
I
I Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715164 yards4722 metersCR 69.9Bogey 97.4Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 417 | 315 | 290 | 119 | 295 | 219 | 143 | 337 | 2464 | 303 | 402 | 110 | 323 | 309 | 293 | 167 | 340 | 453 | 2700 | 5164 |
I
II Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715406 yards4943 metersCR 71.4Bogey 99.6Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.3 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 422 | 355 | 295 | 123 | 362 | 252 | 148 | 345 | 2631 | 308 | 405 | 119 | 351 | 313 | 307 | 173 | 346 | 453 | 2775 | 5406 |
I
III Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716033 yards5517 metersCR 74.1Bogey 103.9Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.4 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 495 | 370 | 340 | 177 | 376 | 290 | 178 | 355 | 2985 | 330 | 435 | 140 | 361 | 373 | 310 | 203 | 354 | 542 | 3048 | 6033 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portage Country 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For III tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For III tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision23%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For III tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Portage Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portage Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started69% match
For III tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
68% match
For III tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Trajectory23%
Precision19%
57% match
For III tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
16% match
For III tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
64% match
For III tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
65% match
For III tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
68% match
For III tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For III tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
67% match
For III tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion13%
56% match
For III tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
70% match
For III tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For III tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started69% match
For III tees
Save par clutch, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Aim15%
51% match
For III tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim28%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For II tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control27%
Visualization19%
70% match
For II tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
48% match
For II tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
73% match
For II tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
65% match
For II tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For II tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim14%
Alignment14%
69% match
For II tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For II tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For II tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For II tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
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Get Started54% match
For II tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For II tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For II tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For II tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Dispersion19%
Aim19%
Precision18%
61% match
For II tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
63% match
For II tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim20%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For I tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading20%
42% match
For I tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
58% match
For I tees
Pick your spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Scoring22%
Dispersion22%
35% match
For I tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
76% match
For I tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
52% match
For I tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started78% match
For I tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
68% match
For I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For I tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For I tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Aim15%
66% match
For I tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
57% match
For I tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
66% match
For I tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
69% match
For I tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
57% match
For I tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Portage Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Portage Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Portage Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Portage Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portage Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5598 yards. The back tees extend to 6033.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Portage Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.1 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 Portage Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6033.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Portage Country 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 Portage Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6033.0 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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