Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Wilkes-Barre Gc.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
71
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wilkes-Barre Gc, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit flop shot 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.
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1001 Fairway Dr, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, USA
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish/Bill Robinson
Opened
1967
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Wilkes-Barre Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 15 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wilkes-Barre Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Sand
Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Chip
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Short Game · Flop
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
See Shot Before Hit
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it near: consistent length on approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
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Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPicture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Wilkes-Barre Gc and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Wilkes-Barre Gc challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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