55% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for South Portland Municipal Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
South Portland Municipal Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South Portland Municipal 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 25%Scoring 24%Accuracy 18%Aim 17%Precision 13%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South Portland Municipal Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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>
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South Portland Municipal 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
155 Wescott Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Rowe
Opened
1931
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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 Portland Municipal Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers mirror-image nines of short par fours and threes with reachable fives, pressing players with nonstop precision on irons and putts to dodge bogeys at highlighted tough holes.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 663678 yards3363 metersCR 60.2Bogey 77.4Slope 93
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 38.7 · Slope 93
Back Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 38.7 · Slope 93
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 112 | 210 | 114 | 312 | 159 | 117 | 260 | 253 | 1839 | 302 | 112 | 210 | 114 | 312 | 159 | 117 | 260 | 253 | 1839 | 3678 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 663916 yards3581 metersCR 61.0Bogey 78.4Slope 94
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 39.2 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 39.2 · Slope 94
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 123 | 225 | 123 | 327 | 171 | 129 | 271 | 263 | 1958 | 326 | 123 | 225 | 123 | 327 | 171 | 129 | 271 | 263 | 1958 | 3916 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 663684 yards3369 metersCR 61.6Bogey 84.8Slope 98
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 42.4 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 42.4 · Slope 98
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 112 | 210 | 114 | 315 | 159 | 117 | 260 | 253 | 1842 | 302 | 112 | 210 | 114 | 315 | 159 | 117 | 260 | 253 | 1842 | 3684 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 663916 yards3581 metersCR 62.8Bogey 86.6Slope 101
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 43.3 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 43.3 · Slope 101
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 123 | 225 | 123 | 327 | 171 | 129 | 271 | 263 | 1958 | 326 | 123 | 225 | 123 | 327 | 171 | 129 | 271 | 263 | 1958 | 3916 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South Portland Municipal 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control14%
41% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
13 Week Flagship Program for South Portland Municipal Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South Portland Municipal 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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84% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
67% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim27%
Scoring11%
52% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment20%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
82% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
78% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Aim13%
62% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision19%
Dispersion10%
62% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
Precision14%
72% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
68% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim26%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
55% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring27%
Alignment17%
77% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
65% 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%
66% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
53% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Aim17%
59% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
52% match
For White tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
67% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim16%
Accuracy13%
78% match
For White tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For White tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
48% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Scoring19%
Mechanics18%
81% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
Alignment15%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy29%
Aim11%
77% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
58% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control29%
Aim14%
30% match
For Red tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South Portland Municipal Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing South Portland Municipal Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is South Portland Municipal Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find South Portland Municipal Golf Course technically exacting. The 101.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 62.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South Portland Municipal Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3797 yards. The back tees extend to 3916.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South Portland Municipal Golf Course?
With a course rating of 62.8 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is South Portland Municipal Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 3916.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is South Portland Municipal 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 Portland Municipal Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 101.0 and yardage reaching 3916.0 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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