29% match
For Middle Combo tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Birchwood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Birchwood Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Birchwood 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
18.6
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Birchwood Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Birchwood Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
birchwood@birchwoodcc.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
25 Kings Hwy S, Westport, CT 06880, USA
Course Description
Birchwood Country Club is a country club located in Westport, CT, offering golf, racquets, pool, hospitality, and private events. It has a diverse and welcoming membership and a full calendar of social events throughout the year.
country club • golf • racquets • pool • hospitality • private events • recreation • membership • dining • events
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Orrin E. Smith, Stephen Kay
Opened
1946
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(63 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 Birchwood Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Middle Combo
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant precision on tee shots and irons for access to short approaches on most holes, amplifying bogey risks on the handful of highest-handicap par fours and fives.
M
Middle Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 725983 yards5471 metersCR 69.7Bogey 94.8Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 457 | 334 | 135 | 312 | 369 | 173 | 335 | 477 | 2965 | 389 | 467 | 321 | 165 | 365 | 350 | 160 | 342 | 459 | 3018 | 5983 |
F
Forward - Red/Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745710 yards5221 metersCR 72.1Bogey 101.4Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 457 | 236 | 128 | 312 | 369 | 160 | 335 | 477 | 2839 | 389 | 413 | 321 | 124 | 365 | 350 | 108 | 342 | 459 | 2871 | 5710 |
M
Middle Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745983 yards5471 metersCR 74.6Bogey 104.8Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 457 | 334 | 135 | 312 | 369 | 173 | 335 | 477 | 2965 | 389 | 467 | 321 | 165 | 365 | 350 | 160 | 342 | 459 | 3018 | 5983 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Birchwood 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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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile76% match
For Middle Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim20%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For Middle Combo tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Aim13%
64% match
For Middle Combo tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Birchwood Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Birchwood Country Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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73% match
For Middle Combo tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For Middle Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started49% match
For Middle Combo tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Trajectory17%
Accuracy11%
54% match
For Middle Combo tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
81% match
For Middle Combo tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Middle Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Middle Combo tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Middle Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Middle Combo tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Middle Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
Precision14%
69% match
For Middle Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Middle Combo tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Aim14%
68% match
For Middle Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
43% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started29% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
29% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
71% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim18%
Accuracy14%
59% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
41% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
69% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment15%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control12%
60% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
Precision15%
63% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Precision16%
52% match
For Forward - Red/Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Alignment16%
49% match
For Middle Combo tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Middle Combo tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
49% match
For Middle Combo tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
58% match
For Middle Combo tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
47% match
For Middle Combo tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started45% match
For Middle Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Scoring21%
Mechanics15%
41% match
For Middle Combo tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Middle Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For Middle Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Alignment38%
Scoring25%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Birchwood Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Birchwood Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Birchwood Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Birchwood Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Birchwood Country Club technically exacting. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Birchwood Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5846 yards. The back tees extend to 5983.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Birchwood Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.7 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Birchwood Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5983.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Birchwood Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Birchwood Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 5983.0 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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