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Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Turning Stone Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Shenendoah Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shenendoah, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shenendoah
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shenendoah.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
5218 Patrick Road
Course Description
Turning Stone Resort Casino is a premier destination resort and casino located in Verona, New York, and operated by the Oneida Indian Nation. Established in 1993, it has become one of New York State’s top tourist destinations, attracting over 4.5 million visitors annually. The resort spans 3,400 acres and offers a blend of gaming, hospitality, and entertainment.The resort features a 125,000 square foot smoke-free gaming floor with 2,080 slot machines and a poker room with 32 tables. Guests can choose from 709 rooms across four hotels, including the Forbes Four-Star Lodge. Dining options include over 20 restaurants, and amenities such as PGA-quality golf courses, a luxury spa, and a 5,000-seat entertainment arena enhance the guest experience. Recognized as the 2024 Resort of the Year by the New York State Travel & Hospitality Association, Turning Stone is undergoing its largest expansion to date, adding new amenities and experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
72
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rick Smith
Opened
2000
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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 Shenendoah, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 138
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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 408 | 170 | 550 | 420 | 452 | 364 | 567 | 186 | 3533 | 506 | 448 | 150 | 440 | 193 | 432 | 291 | 456 | 553 | 3469 | 7002 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 320 | 100 | 398 | 337 | 354 | 265 | 402 | 103 | 2529 | 392 | 288 | 85 | 360 | 135 | 313 | 168 | 296 | 430 | 2467 | 4996 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.3 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 54.6 · Slope 145
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 358 | 125 | 464 | 391 | 402 | 312 | 541 | 156 | 3123 | 458 | 360 | 110 | 400 | 160 | 383 | 247 | 380 | 507 | 3005 | 6128 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shenendoah
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 profileSink All Long Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Shenendoah
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shenendoah. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Prepare for Tournaments at Shenendoah
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 Shenendoah
Get answers to common questions about playing Shenendoah and what to expect.
How difficult is Shenendoah for mid-handicap golfers?
Shenendoah is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shenendoah?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5999 yards. The back tees extend to 7002.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shenendoah?
With a course rating of 74.2 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 Shenendoah and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7002.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Shenendoah and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Shenendoah strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 7002.0 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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