Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rattlewood Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Rattlewood Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rattlewood 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 Rattlewood 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.
Chip | 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.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rattlewood Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
ccissel@mcggolf.com
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Facilities
Location
13501 Penn Shop Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Brian Ault
Opened
1995
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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 Rattlewood Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.5 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 401 | 462 | 162 | 359 | 295 | 309 | 107 | 530 | 2970 | 472 | 315 | 190 | 453 | 304 | 247 | 112 | 357 | 305 | 2755 | 5725 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 357 | 435 | 142 | 305 | 245 | 301 | 102 | 442 | 2625 | 405 | 290 | 145 | 445 | 263 | 233 | 112 | 313 | 261 | 2467 | 5092 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 51.3 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 416 | 497 | 174 | 371 | 301 | 347 | 135 | 539 | 3136 | 502 | 323 | 209 | 503 | 315 | 265 | 155 | 373 | 323 | 2968 | 6104 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rattlewood 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Rattlewood Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rattlewood 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
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)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPerfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, 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.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Rattlewood Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
LOCAL JR PGA QUALIFIER - RATTLEWOOD GC
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Baltimore Junior Golf Shootout
10/23/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rattlewood Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rattlewood Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rattlewood Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Rattlewood Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 75.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rattlewood Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5598 yards. The back tees extend to 6104.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rattlewood Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.8 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 Rattlewood Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6104.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Rattlewood Golf Club and how should I play it?
Rattlewood 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 Rattlewood Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6104.0 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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