49% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Timberline Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
Timberline Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Timberline 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Timberline Golf Course
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Timberline Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jkruse@timberlinegc.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
300 Timberline Trail, Calera, AL 35040, USA
Course Description
Timberline Golf Club is a private-style golf destination in Calera, Alabama, featuring a Jerry Pate-designed par-71 course offering nearly 7,000 yards from the tips. Located just outside Birmingham, it provides a range of golf-focused amenities including a TrackMan driving range, golf instruction, a golf shop, and on-site dining at Timberline Bar & Grill. The club hosts events, banquets, and meetings, and offers membership information and packages for enthusiasts seeking a full-service golf experience in the Birmingham metropolitan area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Pate
Opened
2002
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(181 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 Timberline Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four battles with mixed approach lengths that test iron reliability amid steady overall challenge. Par fives offer score chances but demand clean execution to match high difficulty profile.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716354 yards5810 metersCR 71.5Bogey 96.2Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 147 | 533 | 405 | 291 | 342 | 207 | 497 | 318 | 3146 | 178 | 534 | 378 | 184 | 424 | 503 | 204 | 391 | 412 | 3208 | 6354 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716693 yards6120 metersCR 73.3Bogey 98.7Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 147 | 554 | 446 | 291 | 369 | 220 | 519 | 318 | 3288 | 193 | 574 | 416 | 204 | 424 | 551 | 220 | 391 | 432 | 3405 | 6693 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 714734 yards4329 metersCR 63.5Bogey 84.6Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.8 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 108 | 451 | 305 | 200 | 269 | 124 | 409 | 246 | 2414 | 135 | 402 | 277 | 132 | 272 | 388 | 147 | 255 | 312 | 2320 | 4734 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Timberline 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
51% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment21%
Dispersion16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Timberline Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Timberline 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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49% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision29%
Distance Control13%
42% match
For Blue tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring12%
57% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
29% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
Precision13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
79% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control13%
77% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring23%
Precision9%
47% match
For Black tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim20%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
51% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy32%
Visualization17%
62% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
46% match
For Black tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
64% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
43% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control33%
Alignment32%
69% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
71% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Trajectory12%
65% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
56% match
For Red tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
37% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
71% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
61% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring30%
Accuracy15%
75% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Timberline Golf Course
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 Timberline Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Timberline Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Timberline Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Timberline Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Timberline Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5714 yards. The back tees extend to 6693.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Timberline Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Timberline Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6693.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Timberline 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 Timberline Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6693.0 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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