43% match
For Red tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for South Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
37
37 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
South Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South Park 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 23%Aim 20%Accuracy 15%Alignment 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.
18.6
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst irons a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Botanical Gardens Golf Course, Park Dr, Buffalo, NY 14220, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1960
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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 South Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a quick round of mostly short reachable par fours where tee accuracy unlocks short approaches and birdie looks but a handful of tougher longer holes test distance control to protect par.This course plays like a quick round of mostly short reachable par fours where tee accuracy unlocks short approaches and birdie looks but a handful of tougher longer holes test distance control to protect par.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 352875 yards2629 metersCR 33.5Bogey 42.4Slope 96
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 42.4 · Slope 96
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 315 | 355 | 173 | 272 | 435 | 320 | 335 | 345 | 2875 |
W
White 18 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705750 yards5258 metersCR 67.0Bogey 85.0Slope 97
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 42.5 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 42.5 · Slope 97
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 315 | 355 | 173 | 272 | 435 | 320 | 335 | 345 | 2875 | 325 | 315 | 355 | 173 | 272 | 435 | 320 | 335 | 345 | 2875 | 5750 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705528 yards5055 metersCR 69.2Bogey 91.8Slope 96
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.9 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.9 · Slope 96
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 308 | 333 | 150 | 269 | 426 | 295 | 320 | 345 | 2764 | 318 | 308 | 333 | 150 | 269 | 426 | 295 | 320 | 345 | 2764 | 5528 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South Park 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 37 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment33%
Scoring30%
74% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
54% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
13 Week Flagship Program for South Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South Park Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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43% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
43% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision26%
Trajectory10%
83% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy25%
Alignment22%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
81% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion18%
Aim16%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Precision16%
43% match
For White 18 tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
48% match
For White 18 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading10%
75% match
For White 18 tees
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
78% match
For White 18 tees
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
52% match
For White 18 tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP9 drills
Trajectory28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
47% match
For White 18 tees
Save with mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started59% match
For White 18 tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
43% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
43% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
41% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring18%
Dispersion13%
45% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For White tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Trajectory13%
87% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
67% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
54% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring26%
Aim12%
45% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision30%
Alignment25%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
Aim23%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Dispersion12%
58% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion11%
Alignment10%
41% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim30%
Dispersion12%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing South Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is South Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
South Park Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 97.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4312 yards. The back tees extend to 5750.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.0 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is South Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5750.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is South Park Golf Course and how should I play it?
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.
What features make South Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 97.0 and yardage reaching 5750.0 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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