34% match
For Blue tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballston Spa Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Ballston Spa C. C Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballston Spa C. C, 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 29%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%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.
17.3
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballston Spa C. C
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballston Spa C. C.
Contact Information
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
1366 Amsterdam Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, USA
Course Description
Ballston Spa Country Club operates a public 18-hole golf course in Ballston Spa, New York, offering golf, memberships, tournaments, dining, and event experiences. The club promotes tee times, golf shop services, and social events, with additional offerings like member programs and junior golf through linked resources. It showcases course details, membership information, and event calendars, positioning itself as a local destination for golf and recreation near Ballston Spa. The site emphasizes convenient access for visitors with tee times, dining options, and a range of golfing amenities in upstate New York.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1925
Google 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 Ballston Spa C. C, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests that pressure drive and iron reliability amid short par three wedges and extended par five positioning. Back nine heightens demands through tougher slope and elevated bogey pressures for tight scoring.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716310 yards5770 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.1 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 16 | — | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 160 | 475 | 375 | 425 | 190 | 410 | 475 | 120 | 3038 | 530 | 300 | 375 | 505 | 453 | 205 | 369 | 128 | 407 | 3272 | 6310 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715505 yards5034 metersCR 67.2Bogey 89.1Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 16 | — | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 125 | 415 | 340 | 375 | 130 | 315 | 440 | 120 | 2630 | 470 | 255 | 325 | 445 | 430 | 165 | 330 | 110 | 345 | 2875 | 5505 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715890 yards5386 metersCR 68.8Bogey 92.3Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.6 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 16 | — | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 140 | 460 | 360 | 380 | 165 | 358 | 462 | 120 | 2830 | 505 | 270 | 355 | 483 | 430 | 175 | 360 | 122 | 360 | 3060 | 5890 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballston Spa C. C
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 profile47% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
39% match
For Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ballston Spa C. C
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballston Spa C. C. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pick your line and stick it—wedge accuracy
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
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62% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
Scoring14%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
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Get Started52% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Aim14%
23% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision24%
Mechanics23%
54% match
For Gold tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment30%
Distance Control11%
73% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
Aim15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment16%
Distance Control12%
63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started47% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment25%
Distance Control20%
52% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Aim11%
71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Aim11%
65% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
72% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision17%
Aim14%
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Get Started41% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
50% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring21%
Alignment15%
59% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory14%
Scoring14%
69% match
For White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
52% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
57% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Dispersion20%
Aim20%
Precision18%
78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
51% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
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Stroke Play
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NCAA Division III
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballston Spa C. C
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballston Spa C. C and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballston Spa C. C for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ballston Spa C. C challenges consistency. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballston Spa C. C?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5908 yards. The back tees extend to 6310.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballston Spa C. C?
With a course rating of 70.6 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ballston Spa C. C and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6310.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Ballston Spa C. C and how should I play it?
Ballston Spa C. C 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 Ballston Spa C. C strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6310.0 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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