40% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Berkshire Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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 Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Berkshire Valley 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 25%Scoring 20%Aim 20%Precision 19%Accuracy 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.
20.6
Average HCP
12.4
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Berkshire Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Berkshire Valley 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
28 Cozy Lake Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438, USA
Course Description
Berkshire Valley Golf Course is a public, 18-hole golf course located in Oak Ridge, New Jersey. Set on 600 acres in the Highlands region, it offers a par-71 layout with mountain views and is known for hosting outings, banquets, and lessons, as well as memberships and tee times. The course emphasizes accessibility for both residents and non-residents and provides event spaces and programs for groups and leagues across northern New Jersey.
public golf course • 18-hole golf course • par 71 • mountain views • outings • banquets • golf leagues • tees times • golf lessons • oak ridge new jersey • highlands region • morris county golf • affordable golf • year-round golf • group events • golf • recreation • outdoor sports • leisure • facility management • recreational facilities
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Rulewich
Opened
2004
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(437 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 Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated choices between safe tee play on par fours and bold advances on par fives, heightening bogey risks on tough holes while rewarding precise irons into greens.This course forces repeated choices between safe tee play on par fours and bold advances on par fives, heightening bogey risks on tough holes while rewarding precise irons into greens.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716836 yards6251 metersCR 73.2Bogey 98.0Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 258 | 521 | 387 | 362 | 227 | 554 | 437 | 382 | 3530 | 418 | 353 | 196 | 432 | 312 | 555 | 218 | 386 | 436 | 3306 | 6836 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716344 yards5801 metersCR 70.6Bogey 93.9Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 240 | 509 | 365 | 328 | 187 | 525 | 383 | 373 | 3288 | 382 | 335 | 162 | 408 | 275 | 528 | 183 | 373 | 410 | 3056 | 6344 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715234 yards4786 metersCR 66.9Bogey 88.5Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.6 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 163 | 426 | 313 | 292 | 128 | 447 | 323 | 320 | 2725 | 307 | 243 | 120 | 408 | 220 | 425 | 142 | 294 | 350 | 2509 | 5234 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Berkshire Valley 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
43% match
For Black tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
46% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control32%
Visualization19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Berkshire Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Berkshire Valley 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For Black tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
19% match
For Black tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
51% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Scoring19%
Aim12%
60% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Dispersion14%
73% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy15%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Trajectory16%
48% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control33%
Aim18%
56% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment41%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control29%
Alignment15%
47% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim29%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started29% match
For Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
80% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
41% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Trajectory25%
Dispersion10%
66% match
For Blue tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
59% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Visualization27%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision17%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Accuracy11%
46% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Visualization15%
64% match
For Gold tees
Control rollout, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
44% match
For Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started47% match
For Gold tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
49% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
41% match
For Gold tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Alignment12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Berkshire Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Berkshire Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Berkshire Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Berkshire Valley Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Berkshire Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6035 yards. The back tees extend to 6836.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Berkshire Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Berkshire Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6836.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Berkshire Valley 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 Berkshire Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6836.0 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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