81% match
For BLUE tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion24%
Scoring18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shepherd Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Shepherd Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shepherd Hills 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 14%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shepherd Hills Golf Course
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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shepherd Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@shepherdhillsgolf.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
1160 S Krocks Rd, Wescosville, PA 18106, USA
Course Description
Shepherd Hills Golf Club, "where country club greens meet everyday low pricing". Open since March of 1963, our 6,028 yard par 70 course features large undulating greens and provides a challenge for golfers of all ages along with plenty of fun for everyone.Our convenient location, in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, is only minutes from I-78. Whether you are planning a corporate or organization tournament or outing, or just an afternoon round with friends or family, Shepherd Hills is the place to be.For your after-round enjoyment, visit the Tiki Bar on our outdoor deck. We also offer a 200-person outdoor pavilion for events and Foundation Tavern Pub for your dining pleasure.Our Event Center features 3 sizable function rooms, outdoor pavilion, restaurant and 18 hole Golf Course that when combined can accommodate as many as 400 guests. We are confident that we will provide you with the best customer service to make your corporate event reflect the professionalism and corporate values of your specific organization. Our property is located just minutes away from the Allentown/Bethlehem/ Easton Airport.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(24 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 Shepherd Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course dishes repeating short-to-mid par fours needing spot-on wedges and irons for pars, with short par threes adding iron tests and back-nine long par fours plus a par five spiking risk on bad strikes.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 696075 yards5555 metersCR 69.7Bogey 92.0Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.0 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 395 | 166 | 338 | 165 | 356 | 386 | 378 | 367 | 2884 | 538 | 362 | 287 | 418 | 203 | 377 | 163 | 462 | 381 | 3191 | 6075 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 705082 yards4647 metersCR 65.2Bogey 85.9Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.4 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 315 | 148 | 254 | 146 | 334 | 363 | 303 | 312 | 2476 | 456 | 284 | 264 | 332 | 138 | 315 | 141 | 384 | 292 | 2606 | 5082 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 704782 yards4373 metersCR 64.0Bogey 84.2Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.6 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.6 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 314 | 142 | 261 | 143 | 275 | 299 | 313 | 242 | 2294 | 432 | 283 | 269 | 282 | 136 | 315 | 93 | 386 | 292 | 2488 | 4782 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705507 yards5036 metersCR 67.1Bogey 88.5Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 383 | 155 | 324 | 153 | 347 | 276 | 315 | 328 | 2604 | 524 | 348 | 279 | 341 | 151 | 372 | 152 | 393 | 343 | 2903 | 5507 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shepherd Hills 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For BLUE tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Shepherd Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shepherd Hills Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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51% match
For BLUE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For WHITE tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring28%
Precision9%
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Get Started51% match
For WHITE tees
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Fly over bunker, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment26%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim24%
Scoring15%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
71% 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%
44% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started78% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Scoring16%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Precision36%
Aim27%
Dispersion16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
79% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
48% match
For Gold tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
77% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
58% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Precision12%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
44% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
84% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision26%
Aim13%
83% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Aim16%
77% match
For Red tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Dispersion19%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Red tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
34% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Mechanics36%
Trajectory26%
Precision23%
46% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min28 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics15%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
49% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment25%
Accuracy23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Shepherd Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Shepherd Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Shepherd Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Shepherd Hills Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shepherd Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5428 yards. The back tees extend to 6075.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shepherd Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.7 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 Shepherd Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6075.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Shepherd Hills Golf Course and how should I play it?
Shepherd Hills Golf Course 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 Shepherd Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6075.0 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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