Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Preston Trail Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Preston Trail Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Preston Trail 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Preston Trail Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Preston Trail Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
17201 Preston Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75248, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ralph Plummer/Byron Nelson/Tripp Davis
Opened
1965
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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 Preston Trail Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 2
1 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 16 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 377 | 566 | 186 | 414 | 503 | 397 | 206 | 408 | 3464 | 494 | 175 | 404 | 149 | 427 | 525 | 390 | 322 | 440 | 3326 | 6790 |
2 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.5 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 16 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 377 | 558 | 168 | 402 | 490 | 373 | 177 | 383 | 3324 | 474 | 147 | 379 | 142 | 408 | 509 | 352 | 294 | 389 | 3094 | 6418 |
Nelson Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 16 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 403 | 587 | 198 | 433 | 525 | 445 | 229 | 420 | 3667 | 528 | 224 | 420 | 166 | 465 | 576 | 446 | 353 | 474 | 3652 | 7319 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Preston Trail 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Preston Trail Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Preston Trail Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Preston Trail Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Preston Trail Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Preston Trail Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Preston Trail Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Preston Trail Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Preston Trail Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6868 yards. The back tees extend to 7319.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Preston Trail Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.4 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 Preston Trail Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7319.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
What type of course is Preston Trail Golf Club and how should I play it?
Preston Trail Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Preston Trail Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 7319.0 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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