45% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Albany Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
214
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
Albany Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Albany Country 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 30%Scoring 20%Precision 17%Aim 17%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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Albany Country Club
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 Albany Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
baperance@albanycc.cc
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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 Wormer Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186, USA
Course Description
Albany Country Club is a private family-oriented country club located in Voorheesville, New York. The club offers a golf course along with racquet sports, aquatics, dining, and recreational amenities, with multiple event spaces for weddings and private functions. It emphasizes a welcoming member community focused on friendship and family, with a range of activities from lessons and leagues to social gatherings in a mountain-and-city skyline setting. The club positions itself as hosting memorable experiences for members, their families and friends in the Albany area.
golf course • racquet sports • aquatics • weddings • private events • family memberships • event spaces • golf lessons • golfer tournaments • mountain views • albany area • voorheesville ny • member dining • family activities • recreation • pool • athletic club • club events • golf leagues • social club • membership • family-oriented • activities • amenities
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1963
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⭐4.6(190 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 Albany Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through par fours needing exact irons for par holds, with long par fives raising score risks via poor positioning and few easy birdies.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726923 yards6330 metersCR 73.3Bogey 97.2Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 412 | 534 | 398 | 173 | 406 | 382 | 580 | 166 | 3441 | 350 | 548 | 175 | 412 | 444 | 419 | 172 | 391 | 571 | 3482 | 6923 |
F
Forward Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 734824 yards4411 metersCR 68.5Bogey 96.7Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 17 | — | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 308 | 345 | 250 | 104 | 325 | 260 | 336 | 115 | 2300 | 269 | 435 | 93 | 260 | 303 | 342 | 109 | 323 | 390 | 2524 | 4824 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735430 yards4965 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.0 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 17 | — | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 303 | 438 | 337 | 104 | 325 | 340 | 395 | 115 | 2660 | 311 | 435 | 93 | 314 | 409 | 342 | 109 | 323 | 434 | 2770 | 5430 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735877 yards5374 metersCR 74.7Bogey 105.9Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.8 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 17 | — | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 360 | 448 | 347 | 114 | 366 | 350 | 395 | 125 | 2818 | 321 | 473 | 113 | 380 | 409 | 383 | 117 | 359 | 504 | 3059 | 5877 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Albany Country 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Albany Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Albany Country Club. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Get Started61% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min29 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Scoring22%
Mechanics11%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control32%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy17%
Precision13%
35% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started52% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Precision30%
Dispersion18%
71% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
61% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
45% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
57% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision32%
Trajectory10%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision16%
Alignment15%
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Get Started81% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Aim13%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision20%
Aim18%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Accuracy15%
41% match
For Forward Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring32%
Green Reading16%
57% match
For Forward Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Forward Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
17% match
For Forward Red tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
72% match
For Forward Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For Forward Red tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring23%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For Forward Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Alignment20%
79% match
For Forward Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring18%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Forward Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For Forward Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment23%
66% match
For Forward Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Forward Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy21%
Aim12%
81% match
For Forward Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
71% match
For Forward Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring12%
Trajectory11%
45% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
26% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min24 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Albany Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Albany Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Albany Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Albany Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Albany Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5874 yards. The back tees extend to 6923.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Albany Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.3 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 Albany Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6923.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Albany Country Club 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 Albany Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6923.0 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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