46% match
For Green/Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sewickley Heights Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Sewickley Heights Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sewickley Heights 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
Distance Control 30%Scoring 22%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 15%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sewickley Heights Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sewickley Heights Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ed.hollenberger@shgc.org
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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
126 Backbone Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143, USA
Course Description
Sewickley Heights is a private golf club offering a championship-style golf course and member-focused experiences in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. The club emphasizes camaraderie, tradition, and dining within its clubhouse, along with hosting private events. Members and guests engage in golf rounds, social gatherings, and curated experiences that reflect the club’s emphasis on skill, respect, and belonging. Located at 126 Backbone Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143, the club positions itself as a premier destination for golf in the area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Harrison/ Ferdinand Garbin/Tom Fazio/Ferdinand Garbin
Opened
1961
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(106 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 Sewickley Heights Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green/Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron placement on packed par fours where misses cost strokes easily, while par fives dare aggressive plays but spike risk on poor position. Back nine tightens decisions with higher difficulty forcing safe paths for pars.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726694 yards6121 metersCR 80.3Bogey 112.8Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 41.0 · BR 57.4 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | — | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 509 | 324 | 209 | 317 | 589 | 165 | 387 | 369 | 3258 | 417 | 405 | 354 | 170 | 516 | 385 | 201 | 572 | 416 | 3436 | 6694 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 727029 yards6427 metersCR 82.2Bogey 115.4Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.4 · BR 57.0 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 41.8 · BR 58.4 · Slope 141
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | — | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 530 | 338 | 227 | 328 | 644 | 179 | 404 | 395 | 3451 | 430 | 436 | 375 | 184 | 462 | 409 | 213 | 603 | 466 | 3578 | 7029 |
G
Green/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726931 yards6338 metersCR 81.6Bogey 114.6Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 56.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 41.7 · BR 58.2 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | — | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 509 | 338 | 209 | 328 | 644 | 179 | 387 | 369 | 3369 | 417 | 436 | 354 | 184 | 516 | 385 | 201 | 603 | 466 | 3562 | 6931 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sewickley Heights 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 profile48% match
For Green/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
57% match
For Green/Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
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Get Started66% match
For Green/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sewickley Heights Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sewickley Heights 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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45% match
For Green/Blue tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
68% match
For Green/Blue tees
Fly over bunker, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
64% match
For Green/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
52% match
For Green/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision24%
Dispersion12%
65% match
For Green/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For Green/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
54% match
For Green/Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
59% match
For Green/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
50% match
For Green/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Green/Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Green/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started66% match
For Green/Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
66% match
For Green tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
52% match
For Green tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
55% match
For Green tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
78% match
For Green tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Dispersion13%
45% match
For Green tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision18%
69% match
For Green tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
46% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
77% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Aim14%
78% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started71% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision31%
Aim13%
71% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
77% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision17%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
37% match
For Blue tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
51% match
For Blue tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
78% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
Aim17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring29%
Accuracy12%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sewickley Heights Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sewickley Heights Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sewickley Heights Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sewickley Heights Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 141.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 82.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sewickley Heights Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6862 yards. The back tees extend to 7029.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sewickley Heights Golf Club?
With a course rating of 82.2 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 Sewickley Heights Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7029.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Sewickley Heights Golf Club and how should I play it?
Sewickley Heights 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 Sewickley Heights Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 7029.0 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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