Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bass Rocks Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

179

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

Bass Rocks Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bass Rocks Golf 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 27%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%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.

18
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Bass Rocks Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

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.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Bass Rocks Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

peterhood@bassrocksgolfclub.org

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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

34 Beach Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA

Course Description

Bass Rocks is a beautiful but demanding seaside links course with views of the Atlantic Ocean on almost every hole. The par 69 (71 for women), offers a wide variety of shot making situations which are caused by the ever changing winds, chocolate drop mounds, fast rolling greens and long fescue areas.Established in 1896 the Herbert Leeds designed course has hosted the MGA Junior Championship in 1996 and several local MGA/WGAM qualifiers throughout the years. The conditions of this links course is second to none with bent/poa greens that are fast, firm and undulated where staying below the pin is a must. This course is enjoyed by all because it is just plain fun!The newly constructed 14,000 square foot clubhouse is sure to wow anyone with it's spectacular views of the course and the ocean.Bass Rocks Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club established in 1896. Our sole purpose is to maintain golf and tennis facilities that encourage athletic exercise and provide a place for social meetings. We are a private membership organization with a Sec. 501 (c)(7) federal tax exemption.Situated on 112 acres in East Gloucester, Massachusetts, the Club renders spectacular ocean views to members and their guests.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

69

Type

Parkland

Architect

Herbert C. Leeds

Opened

1896

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4.7(64 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 Bass Rocks Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for GOLD

Tee Insight:This course dishes repeating short par four tests that reward precise drives and wedges for birdies while a few longer par fours and one par five spike bogey threats from iron misses.Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Short (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Distance Control, Precision, Chip, Pitch, Distance Control, Accuracy, Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8), Accuracy, Dispersion
B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 695622 yards5141 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.7Slope 119

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 125

Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.2 · Slope 113

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434444534354443444343469
Handicap715119513171348121621410186
Yardage338161341319369381474131311282531936031517838531537014541027975622

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bass Rocks Golf 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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% match to course practice profile
45% match
For GOLD tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Bass Rocks Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bass Rocks Golf 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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit the green with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–125 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

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65% match
For GOLD tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring27%
Alignment14%
67% match
For GOLD tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For GOLD tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
60% match
For GOLD tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision22%
Trajectory17%

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67% match
For BLUE tees

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Precision21%
Aim20%
73% match
For BLUE tees

Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim24%
Precision15%
71% match
For WHITE tees

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Precision19%
Accuracy15%

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57% match
For WHITE tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision20%
Alignment14%
68% match
For WHITE tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
26% match
For GREEN tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For GREEN tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%

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51% match
For GREEN tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
57% match
For GREEN tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Bass Rocks Golf Club

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Bass Rocks Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Bass Rocks Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Bass Rocks Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Bass Rocks Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bass Rocks Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5378 yards. The back tees extend to 6040.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Bass Rocks Golf Club?

With a course rating of 69.5 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Bass Rocks Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6040.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.

What type of course is Bass Rocks Golf Club and how should I play it?

Bass Rocks Golf Club 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 Bass Rocks Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6040.0 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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