Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Walnut Lane Golf Club

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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 18%Alignment 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.

20
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

cmalcom@mggi.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

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

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.0(307 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 Walnut Lane Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White

Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from short par threes and reachable par fours where iron precision avoids bogey traps and putting converts slight edges into birdies across both nines.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 624255 yards3891 metersCR 60.3Bogey 78.8Slope 100

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 39.8 · Slope 102

Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 39.0 · Slope 98

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434333434314343343343162
Handicap119153117513741221614818106
Yardage319190311206181156364136322218533113429112515032313923034720704255

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 profile
66% match
For White tees

Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Dispersion16%
47% match
For White tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%

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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Read Subtle Breaks

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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76% match
For White tees

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For White tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
74% match
For White tees

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring24%
Aim22%

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74% match
For White tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
65% match
For White tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For White tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
73% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Red tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%

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57% match
For Red tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
60% match
For Red tees

Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Red tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Red tees

Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision13%
Dispersion13%

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68% match
For Blue tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Blue tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
54% match
For Blue tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
53% match
For Blue tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision28%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Blue tees

Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
60% match
For Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%

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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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