Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Brooklawn Country Club
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Brooklawn Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brooklawn 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 Brooklawn 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, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Chip | Parallel 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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Brooklawn Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jim@brooklawncc.com
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Facilities
Location
500 Algonquin Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
Course Description
Rich in history, Brooklawn boasts a championship golf course, magnificent clubhouse, excellent dining and social programs as well as exceptional family-friendly activities such as tennis, paddle, swimming and bowling.Brooklawn's immaculate golf course has been the site of numerous amateur and professional championships including the 1974 USGA Junior Championship, the 1979 U. S. Women's Open, the 1987 U. S. Senior Open, the 2003 USGA Girls Championship, and in 2021, we were proud to host the U.S. Senior Women's Open! The Club also has a strong tradition of giving back to the game through our impressive Caddie program and the hosting of local and state championships including the Connecticut Open.Contact Kristen Hafford at kristen@brooklawncc.com for information about hosting an event at Brooklawn.Contact Rachele DeLorenzo at rachele@brooklawncc.com for information about membership at Brooklawn.Contact Rick Richardson at rick@brooklawncc.com for information about job opportunities at Brooklawn.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast
Opened
1885
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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 Brooklawn Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.0 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 210 | 379 | 469 | 195 | 401 | 610 | 490 | 396 | 3585 | 135 | 525 | 412 | 372 | 416 | 144 | 335 | 413 | 407 | 3159 | 6744 |
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 210 | 379 | 440 | 195 | 380 | 588 | 490 | 361 | 3463 | 135 | 525 | 412 | 353 | 408 | 144 | 335 | 396 | 397 | 3105 | 6568 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 160 | 340 | 420 | 147 | 347 | 510 | 394 | 345 | 3073 | 125 | 455 | 327 | 312 | 405 | 131 | 316 | 354 | 344 | 2769 | 5842 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Brooklawn 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Save par, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedLand inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Brooklawn Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brooklawn 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Brooklawn 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 Brooklawn Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Brooklawn Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Brooklawn Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Brooklawn Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 136.0 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 Brooklawn Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6293 yards. The back tees extend to 6744.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Brooklawn Country Club?
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 Brooklawn Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6744.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Brooklawn 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 Brooklawn Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6744.0 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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