46% 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 Brookline Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Brookline Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brookline 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 30%Scoring 18%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Brookline 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver 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
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular 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 Brookline Golf Course.
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
1189 W Roxbury Pkwy, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
Course Description
Brookline Golf Course, officially the Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course, is a municipal golf facility in Brookline, Massachusetts. The course features a clubhouse, driving range, and practice areas, with dining at Hemlock Grill overlooking the 18th green. Located in the Putterham Woods area just minutes from downtown Boston, it serves golfers of all levels and operates as part of the Town of Brookline Recreation Department’s facilities. The site offers tee times, golf instruction, leagues, and an on-site golf shop in addition to community and private events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Wayne Stiles/John Van Kleek
Opened
1933
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(199 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 Brookline Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four heavy grind that tests tee position and iron control repeatedly, with scoring risks spiking from long par fours where poor drives lead to big trouble. Back nine echoes front demands but packs sharper difficulty peaks.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 706180 yards5651 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.5 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | 11 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 341 | 175 | 321 | 208 | 521 | 347 | 401 | 395 | 3081 | 338 | 301 | 132 | 400 | 426 | 547 | 356 | 179 | 420 | 3099 | 6180 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705859 yards5357 metersCR 68.1Bogey 89.7Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | 11 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 335 | 148 | 317 | 177 | 506 | 340 | 390 | 365 | 2939 | 330 | 290 | 119 | 380 | 400 | 520 | 330 | 160 | 391 | 2920 | 5859 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705537 yards5063 metersCR 72.2Bogey 100.2Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.0 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | 11 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 316 | 140 | 314 | 157 | 484 | 323 | 370 | 332 | 2781 | 311 | 287 | 99 | 356 | 382 | 460 | 323 | 146 | 392 | 2756 | 5537 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Brookline 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 profile52% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Brookline Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brookline Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
19% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
81% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring16%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Precision19%
Alignment19%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started63% match
For BLUE tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Alignment21%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Precision20%
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Get Started61% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
60% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
54% match
For RED tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
42% match
For RED tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
53% match
For RED tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Scoring23%
Accuracy20%
79% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
55% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started63% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
67% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
69% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory13%
Precision12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Brookline Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Brookline Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Brookline Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Brookline Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Brookline Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5858 yards. The back tees extend to 6180.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Brookline Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Brookline Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6180.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Brookline Golf Course and how should I play it?
Brookline Golf Course 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 Brookline Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6180.0 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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