48% match
For Black tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Kahkwa Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
The Kahkwa Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Kahkwa 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Kahkwa Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Kahkwa Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kdarres@kahkwa.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
3300 Kahkwa Club Rd, Erie, PA 16506, USA
Course Description
The Kahkwa Club is a country club in Erie, Pennsylvania featuring a Donald Ross golf course, fine dining, tennis, and a family-friendly aquatic center.
country club • golf course • fine dining • tennis • aquatic center • hospitality • membership • dining • recreation • events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross/Ron Forse
Opened
1917
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(126 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 The Kahkwa Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four tests where tee control sets up iron precision under steady pressure. Scoring risks build fast on tough stretches as bogey ratings warn of error costs.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726686 yards6114 metersCR 72.7Bogey 97.9Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 317 | 171 | 438 | 376 | 435 | 440 | 472 | 387 | 3417 | 405 | 167 | 519 | 374 | 460 | 245 | 342 | 383 | 374 | 3269 | 6686 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726295 yards5756 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.5Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 309 | 145 | 347 | 367 | 387 | 425 | 448 | 384 | 3181 | 384 | 158 | 513 | 370 | 440 | 193 | 326 | 370 | 360 | 3114 | 6295 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725415 yards4951 metersCR 66.1Bogey 88.4Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.1 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 278 | 104 | 308 | 307 | 340 | 331 | 403 | 342 | 2763 | 329 | 129 | 384 | 323 | 398 | 145 | 309 | 330 | 305 | 2652 | 5415 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725910 yards5404 metersCR 68.9Bogey 93.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 282 | 122 | 336 | 328 | 374 | 384 | 446 | 361 | 2986 | 368 | 135 | 447 | 356 | 433 | 174 | 321 | 336 | 354 | 2924 | 5910 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Kahkwa 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started39% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
53% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy31%
Precision10%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Kahkwa Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Kahkwa Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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35% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
48% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Black tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
76% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
59% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Aim28%
Alignment22%
73% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started70% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision24%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Green tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring22%
Precision15%
49% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
40% match
For Green tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
46% match
For Green tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For Green tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim23%
Scoring23%
72% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
58% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Precision21%
Scoring11%
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Get Started68% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion19%
64% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
73% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Aim17%
51% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
58% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion14%
48% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring35%
Green Reading10%
38% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
55% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
42% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment34%
Aim18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Precision13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
67% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Kahkwa 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 The Kahkwa Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Kahkwa Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Kahkwa Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Kahkwa Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Kahkwa Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6050 yards. The back tees extend to 6686.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Kahkwa Club?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 The Kahkwa Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6686.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is The Kahkwa Club and how should I play it?
The Kahkwa 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 The Kahkwa Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6686.0 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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