44% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Summit Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Summit Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Summit 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 27%Precision 19%Aim 18%Scoring 18%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.3
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Summit Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Summit Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
randyrepko@pga.com
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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
57 Country Club Rd, Cresson, PA 16630, USA
Course Description
The Summit Country Club is a historic golf and social club located in Cresson, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1923 and perched on Cresson Mountain in the Laurel Highlands, it features an 18-hole championship golf course noted for its pristine greens and mountain contours. The club offers a full experience with dining at Sandbagger’s Bar & Grill, a pro shop, member events, outings, and tee time bookings. It emphasizes a community-focused environment with membership benefits and a variety of events throughout the year.
18-hole golf • mountain golf course • laurel highlands golf • golf outings • membership benefits • tee time booking • course layout scorecard • back 9 design • ed ault course redesign • greens maintenance • sandbagger’s grill • pro shop • outings & events • tournament hosting • club dining • historical golf club • west central pennsylvania golf • golf course history • golf in pennsylvania • golf • country club • recreation • membership • sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ault, Clark & Associates
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐5.0(4 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 Summit Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces ongoing choices on diverse par fours where drive shape unlocks wedge to mid iron shots, but back nine toughness and par fives heighten blow-up score dangers.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726715 yards6140 metersCR 72.5Bogey 98.3Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.4 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 539 | 307 | 598 | 134 | 338 | 370 | 358 | 209 | 341 | 3194 | 368 | 424 | 178 | 521 | 409 | 422 | 419 | 400 | 380 | 3521 | 6715 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725560 yards5084 metersCR 67.4Bogey 90.0Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 452 | 300 | 525 | 105 | 267 | 264 | 341 | 138 | 297 | 2689 | 351 | 321 | 160 | 385 | 337 | 350 | 348 | 334 | 285 | 2871 | 5560 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726355 yards5811 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.7Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 498 | 304 | 590 | 110 | 333 | 360 | 349 | 195 | 335 | 3074 | 359 | 400 | 167 | 467 | 382 | 392 | 413 | 346 | 355 | 3281 | 6355 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Summit 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
77% match
For Blue tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring18%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Summit Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Summit Country Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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19% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
19% match
For Blue tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
49% match
For Blue tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
53% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment27%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim33%
Dispersion11%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim22%
Precision14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
74% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Dispersion18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Accuracy12%
77% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Precision18%
37% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
44% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Aim25%
Scoring23%
65% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
80% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim25%
Scoring14%
56% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision16%
Trajectory13%
40% match
For White tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
82% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
68% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
61% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
37% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
73% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
77% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
59% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Summit Country Club
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 Summit Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Summit Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Summit Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Summit Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Summit Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6138 yards. The back tees extend to 6715.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Summit Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Summit Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6715.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Summit Country Club and how should I play it?
Summit Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Summit Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6715.0 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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