Hit Every Long Putt
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Walnut Lane Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Walnut Lane Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Walnut Lane Golf 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
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 Walnut Lane Golf Club
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 | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Walnut Lane Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
cmalcom@mggi.com
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Facilities
Location
800 Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128, USA
Course Description
Walnut Lane Golf Club is a Philadelphia-based golf facility offering an 18-hole executive-length course described as scenic yet challenging, along with a practice facility, lessons, and a pro shop. The club serves both casual players and members, featuring dining options and simulators, and hosts events and leagues. It is home to the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, reflecting a focus on youth development and community engagement. Located in Philadelphia, PA, the club emphasizes a friendly, family-oriented golf experience with year-round access and membership packages.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
62
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex Findlay
Opened
1940
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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 Walnut Lane Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 39.8 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 39.0 · Slope 98
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 190 | 311 | 206 | 181 | 156 | 364 | 136 | 322 | 2185 | 331 | 134 | 291 | 125 | 150 | 323 | 139 | 230 | 347 | 2070 | 4255 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 41.8 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 41.3 · Slope 95
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 164 | 295 | 192 | 168 | 135 | 349 | 135 | 175 | 1903 | 321 | 119 | 242 | 108 | 124 | 316 | 120 | 206 | 331 | 1887 | 3790 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 43.7 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 42.4 · Slope 99
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 176 | 305 | 199 | 174 | 148 | 353 | 148 | 306 | 2114 | 327 | 122 | 272 | 117 | 145 | 321 | 138 | 214 | 339 | 1995 | 4109 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Walnut Lane Golf 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 profileSink All Long Putts
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Walnut Lane Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Walnut Lane Golf 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Walnut Lane Golf 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 Walnut Lane Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Walnut Lane Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Walnut Lane Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Walnut Lane Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 100.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 60.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 62.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Walnut Lane Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4022 yards. The back tees extend to 4255.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Walnut Lane Golf Club?
With a course rating of 60.3 and par 62, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 62 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Walnut Lane Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4255.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Walnut Lane Golf Club and how should I play it?
Walnut Lane Golf 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 Walnut Lane Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 100.0 and yardage reaching 4255.0 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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