Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Berkshire Hills Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

193

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

Berkshire Hills Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Berkshire Hills 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 28%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Aim 15%Accuracy 13%

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.

16.5
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Berkshire Hills Country Club

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

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing 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 Berkshire Hills Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

pro@berkshirehillscc.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

500 Benedict Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201, USA

Course Description

Berkshire Hills Country Club is a family-friendly private club in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, anchored by an award-winning 18-hole golf course designed by A. W. Tillinghast. The club features a large swimming pool, a panoramic clubhouse, and a member’s tavern, and serves as a premier wedding and events venue in Berkshire County. With a long history dating back to 1925, it hosts tournaments and social activities for members across golf, pool, and dining experiences.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

A .W. Tillinghast

Opened

1924

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.5(152 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 Berkshire Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for GOLD

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating mid-range iron tests on par fours and short par threes that hinge on tee placement, while par fives build scoring risk through drive-dependent second-shot choices.
B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 726367 yards5822 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.7Slope 129

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453534344355443454353772
Handicap711713159113510126164281814
Yardage408545158522174389171412392317152137733416834945736614248231966367

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Berkshire Hills 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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% match to course practice profile
37% match
For GOLD tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%

13 Week Flagship Program for Berkshire Hills Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Berkshire Hills 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 13 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–25 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

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 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–87 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–134 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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70% match
For GOLD tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%

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59% match
For BLUE tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
71% match
For BLUE tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment13%
64% match
For BLUE tees

Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For BLUE tees

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
77% match
For BLUE tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%

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57% match
For BLUE tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For SILVER 2/18 tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring28%
Alignment12%
74% match
For SILVER 2/18 tees

Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Accuracy13%
53% match
For SILVER 2/18 tees

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
33% match
For SILVER 2/18 tees

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%

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63% match
For WHITE tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
66% match
For WHITE tees

Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Berkshire Hills Country 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 Berkshire Hills Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Berkshire Hills Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Berkshire Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Berkshire Hills Country Club technically exacting. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Berkshire Hills Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6291 yards. The back tees extend to 6780.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Berkshire Hills Country Club?

With a course rating of 72.7 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 Berkshire Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6780.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Berkshire Hills 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 Berkshire Hills Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6780.0 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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