Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Burning Tree Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

203

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

Burning Tree Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Burning Tree 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 26%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 17%Dispersion 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.

19.4
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Burning Tree Country Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Chip | 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 chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Burning Tree Country 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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Email

ctorrance@burningtreecc.org

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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

120 Perkins Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830, USA

Course Description

Burning Tree is a private country club in Greenwich, Connecticut offering a range of recreational facilities including golf, racquet sports, aquatics, and dining. The club provides golf with tee times, women’s and men’s golf programs, and junior golf, along with platform tennis and pickleball facilities, plus youth programming and seasonal amenities. Established in 1962, it features multiple dining options and a family-oriented environment in the tri-state area. The club also promotes values of integrity, family, and tradition and maintains member-oriented services and events.

golf course • golf tee times • golf membership • tennis • pickleball • platform tennis • racquet sports • youth programs • dining reservations • private club • greenwich connecticut • family friendly club • club events • aquatics • private country club • tennis courts • swimming pool • country club • banquet hall • restaurant • fitness • leisure activities • recreation

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Hal Purdy

Opened

1962

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.7(146 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 Burning Tree Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue/Grey

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles that pressure tee shots and irons for par saves, while par fives pose reach-or-layup risks on the hardest stretches. Elevated ratings across nines mean blowup avoidance shapes the score through consistent decisions.
B

Black/Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726483 yards5928 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.1Slope 133

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 136

Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434544534364534454433672
Handicap517151119313741814821661210
Yardage386157331560384338445169392316241649616842742549535136917433216483

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Burning Tree 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 profile
71% match
For Blue/Grey tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring22%
Accuracy16%

15 Week Flagship Program for Burning Tree Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Burning Tree Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–146 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 153 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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70% match
For Blue/Grey tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
59% match
For Blue/Grey tees

Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Precision20%
Accuracy16%

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66% match
For Blue/Grey tees

Make par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Blue/Grey tees

Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
53% match
For Blue/Grey tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
80% match
For Blue/Grey tees

Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
81% match
For Black/Blue tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Black/Blue tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
76% match
For Black/Blue tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
47% match
For Black/Blue tees

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%

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65% match
For Black/Blue tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Black/Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Black/Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring26%
Aim10%
61% match
For Black/Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
57% match
For Black/Blue tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%

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69% match
For Black/Blue tees

Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Black/Blue tees

Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%

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57% match
For Blue tees

Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Accuracy20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Burning Tree Country Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Burning Tree Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Burning Tree Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Burning Tree Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Burning Tree Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Burning Tree Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6117 yards. The back tees extend to 6483.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Burning Tree Country Club?

With a course rating of 72.3 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 Burning Tree Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6483.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Burning Tree Country Club and how should I play it?

Burning Tree Country 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 Burning Tree Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6483.0 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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