Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know St. Bonaventure Golf Course.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
76
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. Bonaventure 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.
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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.
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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3398 NY-417, Allegany, NY 14706, USA
St. Bonaventure University is a private Catholic-Franciscan institution located in western New York, founded in 1858. With around 2,760 students enrolled, the university focuses on academic excellence through personalized education grounded in Franciscan values. It transitioned to university status in 1950 and has since expanded its academic offerings while maintaining a commitment to community engagement and ethical leadership.The university provides a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including specialized fields like Franciscan Studies, supported by its School of Franciscan Studies and Franciscan Institute. St. Bonaventure emphasizes liberal arts and professional education, mentorship, and research, particularly in Franciscan scholarship. The campus also serves as a center for preserving Franciscan intellectual traditions and promotes initiatives that reflect its values of service and social responsibility.
private catholic-franciscan university • western new york • undergraduate majors • graduate programs • online programs • experiential learning • faculty mentorship • business programs • education programs • health professions • arts and sciences • school of graduate studies • value-centered education • division-i athletics • community engagement • franciscan values • academic excellence • civic engagement • higher education • liberal arts • business education • media studies • education
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1928
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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 St. Bonaventure Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on St. Bonaventure Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on St. Bonaventure Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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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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% match to course practice profileAdjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. Bonaventure 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.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Pitch
Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Short Game · Flop
How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par From Fringe
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing St. Bonaventure Golf Course and what to expect.
St. Bonaventure Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
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 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.
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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