Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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
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
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 Berkshire Hills Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
pro@berkshirehillscc.com
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Facilities
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
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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
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 545 | 158 | 522 | 174 | 389 | 171 | 412 | 392 | 3171 | 521 | 377 | 334 | 168 | 349 | 457 | 366 | 142 | 482 | 3196 | 6367 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.5 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 560 | 167 | 554 | 194 | 430 | 200 | 433 | 439 | 3400 | 531 | 390 | 384 | 177 | 367 | 474 | 409 | 154 | 494 | 3380 | 6780 |
SILVER 2/18 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 533 | 158 | 438 | 174 | 347 | 171 | 296 | 367 | 2874 | 511 | 364 | 334 | 159 | 349 | 457 | 336 | 142 | 482 | 3134 | 6008 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 533 | 134 | 438 | 154 | 347 | 162 | 296 | 367 | 2821 | 511 | 364 | 324 | 159 | 331 | 382 | 336 | 128 | 446 | 2981 | 5802 |
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 profileStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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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Get StartedStick to woods line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedRead subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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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