44% match
For RED tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bas Ridge Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
32
32 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
148
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
Bas Ridge Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bas Ridge Golf Course, 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 23%Scoring 21%Aim 21%Precision 19%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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bas Ridge Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bas Ridge Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+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
151 Plunkett Ave, Hinsdale, MA 01235, USA
Course Description
A family run business set in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires, Bas Ridge Golf Course is a public golf course welcome to golfers of all skill levels. The 18-hole course allows beginners to improve their game while also providing a challenge to more advanced players. With some of the best views of the Berkshire Mountains in the county, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience. Everyday low prices along with senior specials and evening rates ensure that you can enjoy a round without breaking the bank. There are various 9-hole golf leagues offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings for those looking unwind after work. Tournaments also occur on Saturdays throughout the summer and provide a great opportunity to golf and help out great causes.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rowland Armacost
Opened
1982
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(98 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 Bas Ridge Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of tee accuracy on short par fours setting up wedge irons, with back nine raising scoring risks through steeper difficulty and par five decisions.This course plays like a control-focused layout favoring precise strikes over raw power amid back side toughness.
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705051 yards4619 metersCR 65.8Bogey 86.5Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.8 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 269 | 193 | 280 | 170 | 224 | 233 | 331 | 276 | 2311 | 270 | 336 | 187 | 313 | 451 | 112 | 466 | 278 | 327 | 2740 | 5051 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704361 yards3988 metersCR 65.9Bogey 92.5Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 43.6 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.9 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 249 | 165 | 259 | 157 | 214 | 215 | 258 | 186 | 2018 | 220 | 316 | 140 | 247 | 412 | 92 | 351 | 258 | 307 | 2343 | 4361 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bas Ridge Golf Course
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 32 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For RED tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
81% match
For RED tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
70% match
For RED tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision19%
Trajectory14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bas Ridge Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bas Ridge Golf Course. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started52% match
For RED tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
57% match
For RED tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
19% match
For RED tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
71% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring28%
Alignment21%
57% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision24%
Distance Control10%
66% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For RED tees
Check setup, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
63% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
68% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
47% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Visualization11%
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Get Started69% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Scoring14%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision26%
Distance Control11%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
Dispersion21%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision23%
Alignment19%
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Get Started77% match
For WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Alignment12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bas Ridge Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bas Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bas Ridge Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bas Ridge Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 65.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bas Ridge Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4706 yards. The back tees extend to 5051.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bas Ridge Golf Course?
With a course rating of 65.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bas Ridge Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5051.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bas Ridge Golf Course 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 Bas Ridge Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 5051.0 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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