77% match
For Black tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sammons Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Sammons Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sammons Park Golf Course, 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 25%Distance Control 25%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sammons Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sammons Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jwroberts@templetx.gov
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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
2727 W Adams Ave, Temple, TX 76504, USA
Course Description
Sammons Golf Course is a municipal golf course located in Temple, TX, offering 18 holes, a driving range, and other amenities. It is open to the public year-round and features a restaurant and pro shop.
golf course • municipal golf • public golf • golf amenities • golf restaurant • golf pro shop
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Sammons
Opened
1922
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(372 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 Sammons Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on iron choices for short par fours and layup decisions for long par fives, amplifying bogey threats on a tougher back nine., Short (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft), Distance Control, Precision, Chip, Pitch, Distance Control, Trajectory, Mid irons (7,6,5), Woods (Hy,5W,3W), Accuracy, Dispersion
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706562 yards6000 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.6Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 522 | 361 | 318 | 197 | 320 | 297 | 214 | 465 | 422 | 3116 | 454 | 195 | 580 | 178 | 405 | 442 | 623 | 237 | 332 | 3446 | 6562 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705987 yards5475 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 489 | 340 | 296 | 175 | 298 | 283 | 182 | 409 | 394 | 2866 | 407 | 175 | 532 | 164 | 388 | 406 | 563 | 179 | 307 | 3121 | 5987 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 704727 yards4322 metersCR 63.5Bogey 85.3Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 42.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 43.3 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 304 | 260 | 95 | 236 | 238 | 130 | 309 | 335 | 2332 | 269 | 127 | 450 | 128 | 268 | 321 | 482 | 115 | 235 | 2395 | 4727 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705552 yards5077 metersCR 67.2Bogey 90.0Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.3 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 325 | 267 | 157 | 269 | 264 | 165 | 379 | 364 | 2645 | 381 | 152 | 507 | 152 | 336 | 389 | 537 | 164 | 289 | 2907 | 5552 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sammons Park Golf Course
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
54% match
For Black tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Black tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sammons Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sammons Park Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Black tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization22%
46% match
For Black tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
47% match
For White tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
71% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
Aim16%
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Get Started42% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
42% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
82% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control15%
44% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
54% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
Aim16%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring15%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
37% match
For Blue tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
64% match
For Blue tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
42% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
56% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory21%
Scoring20%
16% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment29%
Accuracy21%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring24%
Aim20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
45% match
For Red tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min13 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Accuracy26%
Scoring10%
65% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Dispersion19%
Aim18%
61% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Aim21%
16% match
For Red tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
76% match
For Red tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Red tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Dispersion17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sammons Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sammons Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sammons Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Sammons Park Golf Course technically exacting. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sammons Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5644 yards. The back tees extend to 6562.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sammons Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sammons Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6562.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Sammons Park Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Sammons Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6562.0 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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