Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Basin Harbor Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Basin Harbor Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Basin Harbor 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Basin Harbor Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | 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.
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.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Basin Harbor Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
will.benton@basinharbor.com
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Facilities
Location
Basin Harbor, 4800 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex Campbell
Opened
1927
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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 Basin Harbor Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | — | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 375 | 410 | 320 | 110 | 370 | 165 | 460 | 510 | 3080 | 400 | 390 | 520 | 215 | 360 | 430 | 210 | 525 | 440 | 3490 | 6570 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 270 | 315 | 300 | 90 | 305 | 140 | 345 | 365 | 2430 | 295 | 310 | 410 | 125 | 240 | 310 | 145 | 430 | 315 | 2580 | 5010 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 300 | 355 | 310 | 95 | 320 | 150 | 375 | 455 | 2690 | 320 | 340 | 470 | 135 | 290 | 360 | 160 | 475 | 360 | 2910 | 5600 |
Yellow/Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.7 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 300 | 315 | 310 | 95 | 305 | 150 | 345 | 455 | 2575 | 295 | 340 | 470 | 135 | 290 | 310 | 145 | 430 | 315 | 2730 | 5305 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Basin Harbor 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 profileSave par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedBuild drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Basin Harbor Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Basin Harbor Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Basin Harbor Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Basin Harbor Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Basin Harbor Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Basin Harbor Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Basin Harbor Club challenges consistency. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Basin Harbor Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5790 yards. The back tees extend to 6570.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Basin Harbor Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Basin Harbor Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6570.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Basin Harbor 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 Basin Harbor Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6570.0 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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