26% match
For White 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 Bluff Point Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Bluff Point Golf Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bluff Point Golf Resort, 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 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 15%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bluff Point Golf Resort
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: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bluff Point Golf Resort.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@bluffpoint.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
75 Bluff Point Dr, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, USA
Course Description
Bluff Point Golf Resort is a historic golf destination on the shore of Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh, New York. The 1890-era course, designed by A. W. Tillinghast, offers classic parkland golf with panoramic views and well-bunkered, sloping greens, complemented by on-site accommodations and guest amenities. Guests can enjoy a private beach, docks, water activities, and a range of golf and stay packages, plus a pro shop and real estate options. The resort emphasizes traditional golf experiences, scenic landscapes, and a tranquil lakeside escape for visitors from the northeastern United States.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast/George Low/Ron Forse
Opened
1890
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(242 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 Bluff Point Golf Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short course packs many par fives with birdie upside but big bogey traps on longer ones, pressing constant precision on approaches and recoveries to hold steady scores.This course plays with repeating short iron tests and par five decisions that risk doubles if position falters.
R
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 745239 yards4791 metersCR 65.4Bogey 87.1Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.2 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 269 | 276 | 404 | 402 | 165 | 331 | 286 | 438 | 104 | 2675 | 126 | 340 | 442 | 166 | 212 | 359 | 130 | 423 | 366 | 2564 | 5239 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726245 yards5710 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 17 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 333 | 418 | 556 | 171 | 365 | 329 | 497 | 127 | 3100 | 172 | 392 | 527 | 202 | 258 | 398 | 177 | 534 | 485 | 3145 | 6245 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745239 yards4791 metersCR 70.8Bogey 100.5Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.6 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 269 | 276 | 404 | 402 | 165 | 331 | 286 | 438 | 104 | 2675 | 126 | 340 | 442 | 166 | 212 | 359 | 130 | 423 | 366 | 2564 | 5239 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bluff Point Golf Resort
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 profile57% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
67% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring16%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bluff Point Golf Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bluff Point Golf Resort. 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
43% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
34% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
75% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
61% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy25%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Accuracy23%
Precision20%
67% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision19%
Accuracy12%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
68% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Visualization13%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Precision16%
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Get Started72% match
For Red/Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring28%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Red/Gold tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
80% match
For Red/Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Red/Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
43% match
For Red/Gold tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Red/Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
58% match
For Red/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Red/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
61% match
For Red/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Precision13%
49% match
For Red/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment29%
Scoring29%
64% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started76% match
For Red/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For Red/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment12%
65% match
For Red tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
43% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
26% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control12%
65% match
For Red tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
43% match
For Red tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
43% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim14%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bluff Point Golf Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Bluff Point Golf Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Bluff Point Golf Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
Bluff Point Golf Resort presents a demanding test. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bluff Point Golf Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5742 yards. The back tees extend to 6245.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bluff Point Golf Resort?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Bluff Point Golf Resort and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6245.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bluff Point Golf Resort and how should I play it?
Bluff Point Golf Resort 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 Bluff Point Golf Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6245.0 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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