40% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Hall Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
224
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
Black Hall Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Black Hall 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 24%Precision 18%Aim 17%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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Black Hall Club
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
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.
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.
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.
Driving Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(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 Black Hall Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
49 Buttonball Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371, USA
Course Description
Black Hall Club is a private golf club located in southeastern Connecticut (Old Lyme, CT) known for its 18-hole, par-71 course and traditional golf atmosphere. The club emphasizes the traditions of the game and offers membership opportunities, guest information, a golf shop, and event-driven programming. It features dining, member activities, and course updates, with a focus on maintaining a classic golf club experience along the Connecticut shoreline. The site highlights course details, membership information, and family-oriented opportunities for golfers of different ages.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones
Opened
1967
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(45 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 Black Hall Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles that hammer iron play with rising trouble on the longest ones, while par fives tempt aggressive plays but punish poor position for steady bogey golf.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716691 yards6118 metersCR 72.9Bogey 98.4Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 16 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 514 | 446 | 376 | 362 | 376 | 180 | 429 | 161 | 3221 | 366 | 570 | 458 | 202 | 514 | 415 | 380 | 168 | 397 | 3470 | 6691 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724965 yards4540 metersCR 69.8Bogey 99.2Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 49.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.2 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 382 | 342 | 282 | 289 | 279 | 108 | 360 | 117 | 2412 | 288 | 433 | 318 | 120 | 390 | 333 | 283 | 90 | 298 | 2553 | 4965 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725575 yards5098 metersCR 72.9Bogey 102.7Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 428 | 346 | 325 | 316 | 330 | 113 | 368 | 122 | 2658 | 320 | 500 | 379 | 145 | 420 | 350 | 329 | 133 | 341 | 2917 | 5575 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725866 yards5364 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.5Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.5 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 458 | 389 | 338 | 331 | 338 | 138 | 374 | 134 | 2825 | 334 | 507 | 389 | 153 | 460 | 365 | 339 | 141 | 353 | 3041 | 5866 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Black Hall 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
57% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment38%
Scoring18%
Precision18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Black Hall Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Black Hall Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion20%
54% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
71% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Precision16%
67% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Aim16%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Precision15%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
39% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started60% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy33%
Distance Control10%
67% match
For Gold tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
54% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
36% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
61% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
69% 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%
50% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy27%
Visualization13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision24%
Aim15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
52% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Aim26%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Silver tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
78% match
For Silver tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
65% match
For Silver tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
48% match
For Silver tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Silver tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
38% match
For Silver tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
50% match
For Black tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy21%
Precision13%
74% match
For Black tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started61% match
For Black tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
49% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
45% match
For Black tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim18%
40% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Hall Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Black Hall Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Black Hall Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Black Hall Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Black Hall Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5828 yards. The back tees extend to 6691.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Black Hall Club?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 Black Hall Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6691.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Black Hall Club and how should I play it?
Black Hall 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 Black Hall Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6691.0 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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