Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Button Hole.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
71
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Button Hole, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Button Hole.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jrourke@buttonhole.org
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Tyler, Dan, and Dan can help you get in shape for Button Hole.
Tyler Piekarski
Head Golf Professional
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Dan Gaughan
Head Golf Professional & Program Director
Coaching here? We'll bring you new lessons. .
Dan Gaughan
Head Golf Professional & Program Director
Coaching here? We'll bring you new lessons. .
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One Button Hole Drive
Button Hole is a non-profit initiative governed by The Golf Foundation of Rhode Island and dedicated to providing a short course and teaching center focused on kids and "golf, the greatest game."Through the teaching of "A Lesson In Golf...A Lesson in Life," young people from all backgrounds learn life's lessons of honesty, humility, and perseverance while gaining respect for the environment and their community. Button Hole is truly a "kid's field of dreams." We greened a gravel pit and turned it into an oasis of recreation where within the game of golf, differences in age, gender, and ethnicity disappear and provide an extraordinary mentoring opportunity.We are proud to have two of the finest PGA Tour players from Rhode Island as Honorary Co-Chairs of Button Hole: Billy Andrade and Brad Faxon.
youth golf • golf mentoring • community outreach • games-based learning • golf lessons youth • golf education • par 3 course • public golf club • golf training facility • inclusive golf • golf for all • life skills through golf • environmental stewardship golf • young players development • nonprofit golf organization • golf programs providence • family golf activities • golf course practice range • ed mauro learning center • golf • education • non-profit • youth programs • mentorship • community engagement • recreation
Holes
9
Par
27
Type
Parkland
Architect
P. B. Dye/Ron Pritchard/Brad Faxon
Opened
2001
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Button Hole hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Button Hole hole-by-hole data.
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"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Button Hole hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Button Hole hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Button Hole hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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 15 Programs
% match to course practice profileBeat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Button Hole. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Sand
Can you fly it out and stop it close?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around Button Hole hole by hole data. Contains 49 practice days and 46 unique drills.
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Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Button Hole and what to expect.
Players often find Button Hole technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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