62% match
For Green tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Burden Lake Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Burden Lake Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Burden Lake 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 30%Scoring 21%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%Aim 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.
15.8
Average HCP
8.3
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Burden Lake Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Burden Lake Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@burdenlakegolf.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
162 Totem Lodge Rd, Averill Park, NY 12018, USA
Course Description
Burden Lake Country Club is a private-style golf facility located in Averill Park, New York, offering an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course open to public play and featuring private lessons from PGA staff. The club highlights indoor virtual golf simulators, a driving range, and a full clubhouse with dining at Jack Kelly's Tavern by the Green, open year-round for casual dining and events. Visitors can book tee times online, participate in membership programs, attend tournaments, and enjoy dining, catering, and social events in the Albany—Troy area. The site also promotes events, wine dinners, and junior golf camps, emphasizing family-friendly recreation and golfing education within the greater Capital District.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Chuck Baltzel
Opened
1927
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(17 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 Burden Lake Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing par four iron tests where misses spark bogey risks especially upfront while par fives push aggressive choices with score upside or downside.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726435 yards5884 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.1Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | — | 12 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 520 | 135 | 405 | 365 | 340 | 520 | 330 | 200 | 3185 | 375 | 470 | 410 | 410 | 175 | 235 | 300 | 365 | 510 | 3250 | 6435 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725285 yards4833 metersCR 66.6Bogey 88.3Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.0 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | — | 12 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 410 | 95 | 320 | 295 | 280 | 430 | 310 | 150 | 2620 | 320 | 410 | 335 | 350 | 130 | 155 | 245 | 305 | 415 | 2665 | 5285 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725600 yards5121 metersCR 67.7Bogey 90.4Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | — | 12 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 410 | 110 | 360 | 295 | 320 | 500 | 320 | 165 | 2830 | 330 | 410 | 385 | 350 | 150 | 155 | 270 | 305 | 415 | 2770 | 5600 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Burden Lake 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Green tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Green Reading8%
53% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy30%
Alignment28%
66% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Burden Lake Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Burden Lake 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 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)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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63% match
For Green tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started71% match
For Green tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
48% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For Green tees
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control9%
16% match
For Green tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
69% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
65% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring21%
Aim12%
61% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
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Get Started63% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Dispersion12%
24% match
For Blue tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
55% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
Precision13%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim19%
Accuracy17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Precision19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision23%
Trajectory13%
58% match
For Gold tees
Commit to the aim, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring22%
Precision12%
59% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Trajectory12%
64% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion21%
Precision19%
44% match
For Gold tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started54% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment25%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Burden Lake 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 Burden Lake Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Burden Lake Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Burden Lake Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Burden Lake Country Club presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Burden Lake Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5860 yards. The back tees extend to 6435.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Burden Lake Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Burden Lake Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6435.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Burden Lake 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 Burden Lake Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6435.0 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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