Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Standing Stone Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Total Programs

17 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Standing Stone Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Standing Stone, 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 23%Aim 22%Distance Control 22%Precision 16%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.

19.7

Average HCP

11.6

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Standing Stone

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Standing Stone.

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

10506 Standing Stone Road

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Geoffrey Cornish/Bill Robinson

Opened

1973

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Standing Stone

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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Focus On Pace And Line

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Aim25%

Scoring19%

Accuracy15%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Roll to tap-in range, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy28%

Distance Control11%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Standing Stone

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Standing Stone. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills

Distance Control26%

Precision26%

Aim24%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Alignment26%

Scoring21%

Distance Control19%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Alignment24%

Precision17%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Alignment34%

Scoring15%

Aim15%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills

Distance Control25%

Precision17%

Aim16%

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Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills

Trajectory27%

Distance Control19%

Mechanics15%

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring25%

Distance Control19%

Dispersion18%

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Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion26%

Accuracy22%

Scoring18%

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Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Consistent mid iron length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring21%

Trajectory14%

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring24%

Trajectory22%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Standing Stone

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Standing Stone

Get answers to common questions about playing Standing Stone and what to expect.

How difficult is Standing Stone for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Standing Stone technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Standing Stone?

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.

What is considered a good score at Standing Stone?

With a course rating of 70 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 Standing Stone and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Standing Stone 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 Standing Stone strategically challenging?

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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