Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Main.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
69
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Main, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
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1850 Five Mile Line Road
Shadow Lake Golf & Racquet Club is a public recreation destination in Penfield, New York offering a 27-hole golf facility with a clubhouse that features casual and fine dining. The club hosts weddings, banquets, outings, and tournaments, and also provides racquet sports including paddle tennis and pickleball. Visitors can book tee times, attend events, and enjoy the Grill & Tap Room as part of the onsite amenities. Located on Five Mile Line Road near Rochester, it serves families and organizations with a historic, scenic setting and comprehensive event services.
public golf course • golf course • outings and tournaments • weddings and banquets • event venue • paddle tennis • pickleball • rochester ny • clubhouse dining • grill and tap room • tournament services • online gift cards • golf • restaurant • banquets • family-friendly • events • dining • recreation
Holes
27
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete Craig
Opened
1980
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Main hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Main hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Main hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Main hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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 12 Programs
% match to course practice profileStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Main. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 60 days 81 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Sand
Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Mixed
Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around Main hole by hole data. Contains 60 practice days and 53 unique drills.
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Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Square up, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Main and what to expect.
Players often find Main technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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