60% match
For Gold tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Amherst Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Amherst Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Amherst 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 15%
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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Amherst Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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 Amherst Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
steve@playamherst.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
72 Ponemah Rd, Amherst, NH 03031, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Mitchell
Opened
1962
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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 Amherst Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles mixing drive and iron tests that spike bogey chances if off line, while long par fives pile on positioning stress for safe short game entries.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726554 yards5993 metersCR 70.8Bogey 93.7Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 540 | 198 | 521 | 401 | 373 | 187 | 428 | 387 | 3340 | 379 | 280 | 387 | 150 | 503 | 145 | 399 | 437 | 534 | 3214 | 6554 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726001 yards5487 metersCR 67.3Bogey 89.2Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.4 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 475 | 188 | 460 | 370 | 338 | 183 | 377 | 373 | 3064 | 350 | 260 | 344 | 135 | 455 | 135 | 359 | 391 | 508 | 2937 | 6001 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 724473 yards4090 metersCR 62.0Bogey 80.2Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 39.5 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 40.7 · Slope 101
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 235 | 368 | 139 | 311 | 254 | 232 | 120 | 285 | 244 | 2188 | 240 | 190 | 324 | 119 | 340 | 119 | 270 | 286 | 397 | 2285 | 4473 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725369 yards4909 metersCR 64.7Bogey 85.0Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.1 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.9 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 368 | 139 | 434 | 296 | 320 | 165 | 359 | 296 | 2653 | 326 | 238 | 324 | 119 | 439 | 119 | 315 | 378 | 458 | 2716 | 5369 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Amherst 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Accuracy21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Amherst Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Amherst 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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76% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
51% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP7 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision25%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
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Get Started73% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment14%
54% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
71% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
26% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
43% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
43% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision26%
Aim16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Blue tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
Trajectory12%
68% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
80% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
53% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
59% match
For White tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment26%
Distance Control14%
41% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
74% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
33% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For Black tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Black tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Alignment13%
49% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
74% match
For Black tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
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Get Started60% match
For Black tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Black tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
43% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Black tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim20%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Amherst Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Amherst Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Amherst Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Amherst Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5514 yards. The back tees extend to 6554.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Amherst Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.8 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 Amherst Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6554.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Amherst Country Club 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 Amherst Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6554.0 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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