38% match
For Senior tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Smethport Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
155
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
Smethport Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Smethport Country 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 28%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 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
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Smethport Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Smethport Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
scc@scc1.comcastbiz.net
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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
13065 PA-59, Smethport, PA 16749, USA
Course Description
Smethport Country Club operates a 9-hole short-layout golf course located just outside Smethport, Pennsylvania along Route 59. The club focuses on providing a fun, accessible golf outing for players of all skill levels with a compact course design. It serves the Smethport area and surrounding communities, offering a casual, local golfing experience. A new website for the club is available at smethportcountryclub.com for visitors seeking information and updates.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1922
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(31 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 Smethport Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Senior
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady mix of short par four precision tests and occasional long par five reachers where bogey risks build on tougher stretches from repeated iron demands.This course plays like a steady mix of short par four precision tests and occasional long par five reachers where bogey risks build on tougher stretches from repeated iron demands.
M
Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 726282 yards5744 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.6Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 17 | — | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 428 | 443 | 330 | 151 | 323 | 311 | 609 | 134 | 3184 | 413 | 376 | 481 | 340 | 130 | 307 | 311 | 562 | 178 | 3098 | 6282 |
S
Senior Tee
Gender: MalePar 725623 yards5142 metersCR 67.8Bogey 90.2Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.6 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 17 | — | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 365 | 395 | 322 | 148 | 294 | 304 | 554 | 125 | 2917 | 369 | 288 | 420 | 334 | 114 | 301 | 310 | 405 | 165 | 2706 | 5623 |
W
Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745620 yards5139 metersCR 73.2Bogey 103.1Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 297 | 378 | 324 | 147 | 296 | 307 | 423 | 124 | 2666 | 409 | 372 | 395 | 334 | 119 | 301 | 303 | 554 | 167 | 2954 | 5620 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Smethport Country 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile36% match
For Senior tees
Visualize long lines, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP5 drills
Visualization44%
Distance Control39%
Dispersion10%
77% match
For Senior tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
79% match
For Senior tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Smethport Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Smethport Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For Senior tees
Hit varying targets, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Trajectory14%
50% match
For Senior tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
61% match
For Senior tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim25%
Stroke15%
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Get Started55% match
For Senior tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization19%
37% match
For Senior tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
46% match
For Senior tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Senior tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Precision27%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Senior tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Senior tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
80% match
For Senior tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim18%
Accuracy14%
52% match
For Senior tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim30%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Senior tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
60% match
For Senior tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Senior tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Senior tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment26%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started57% match
For Senior tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Alignment19%
57% match
For Men tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
50% match
For Men tees
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
37% match
For Men tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
35% match
For Men tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
49% match
For Men tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
27% match
For Men tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory21%
44% match
For Men tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Men tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Men tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Aim26%
Scoring17%
47% match
For Men tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Dispersion11%
68% match
For Men tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For Men tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Men tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Alignment20%
57% match
For Men tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
77% match
For Men tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Men tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Men tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Men tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Dispersion15%
Precision14%
64% match
For Women tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
26% match
For Women tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
74% match
For Women tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
Aim17%
66% match
For Women tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Women tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Precision15%
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Get Started52% match
For Women tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Trajectory23%
Scoring23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Smethport Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Smethport Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Smethport Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Smethport Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Smethport Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5951 yards. The back tees extend to 6282.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Smethport Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Smethport Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6282.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Smethport Country Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Smethport Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6282.0 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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