Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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
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
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 Sand Springs Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
pro@sandspringsgolf.com
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Facilities
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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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
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 43.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 42.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 386 | 143 | 463 | 110 | 590 | 358 | 550 | 308 | 3260 | 368 | 259 | 208 | 485 | 436 | 480 | 320 | 198 | 346 | 3100 | 6360 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 41.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 41.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 65 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 369 | 118 | 429 | 103 | 551 | 326 | 474 | 280 | 2973 | 338 | 231 | 191 | 447 | 422 | 456 | 294 | 186 | 319 | 2884 | 5857 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 62 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 294 | 332 | 90 | 370 | 85 | 499 | 260 | 418 | 238 | 2586 | 312 | 204 | 134 | 418 | 356 | 395 | 268 | 172 | 300 | 2559 | 5145 |
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 profilePerfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedMix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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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