Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sand Springs Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

193

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

Sand Springs Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sand Springs 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

Scoring 26%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 19%Aim 17%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.

19.2
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sand Springs Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sand Springs Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

pro@sandspringsgolf.com

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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

10 Clubhouse Dr, Drums, PA 18222, USA

Course Description

Sand Springs Country Club is a private-style public destination in Drums, Pennsylvania offering an 18-hole championship golf course, wedding and event venues, fine dining, and catering. The club markets itself as a premier venue for weddings, corporate and social events, with on-site ceremony spaces and comprehensive event services. It also provides dining options at The Sand Trap Grille, takeout, a pro shop, and golf-related memberships and specials for residents and visitors. Located in the northeastern Pennsylvania region, it emphasizes a community atmosphere and guest-focused hospitality.

18-hole golf course • weddings • events venue • catering • fine dining • on-site ceremonies • banquet halls • tournament hosting • golf memberships • season passes • reciprocal rates • pro shop • takeout dining • northeastern pennsylvania • golf • country club • event venue • golf tournaments • banquets • pavilion • recreation

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Scott Leonard

Opened

1994

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4.3(77 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 Sand Springs Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for WHITE

Tee Insight:This course creates steady pressure for precise irons into shortish holes while par fives tempt aggressive plays that risk big scores if positioning fails.Block 5 end.
B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 726360 yards5816 metersCR 71.3Bogey 85.4Slope 123

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 43.0 · Slope 124

Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 42.4 · Slope 122

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443435454364435454343672
Handicap
Yardage352386143463110590358550308326036825920848543648032019834631006360

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sand Springs 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 45 Programs

% match to course practice profile
67% match
For WHITE tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min1 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision31%
Aim17%

13 Week Flagship Program for Sand Springs Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sand Springs Golf 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 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–134 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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44% match
For WHITE tees

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%

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38% match
For WHITE tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For WHITE tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
70% match
For WHITE tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For WHITE tees

Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%

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57% match
For BLUE tees

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy26%
Alignment23%

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71% match
For RED tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
Aim17%
71% match
For RED tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Alignment16%

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68% match
For RED tees

Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
47% match
For RED tees

Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
58% match
For RED tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Dispersion28%
Scoring15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Sand Springs Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Sand Springs Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Sand Springs Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sand Springs Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5752 yards. The back tees extend to 6360.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Sand Springs Golf Club?

With a course rating of 71.3 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.

How long is Sand Springs Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6360.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Sand Springs Golf Club and how should I play it?

Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6360.0 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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