31% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Candia Woods Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Candia Woods Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Candia Woods Golf Links, 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%Precision 19%Scoring 18%Aim 18%Alignment 13%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Candia Woods Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges 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 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 | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Candia Woods Golf Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sbishop@candiawoods.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
313 South Rd, Candia, NH 03034, USA
Course Description
Candia Oaks operates two public golf courses in New Hampshire, The Oaks and Candia Woods, located near Candia and Somersworth. The venues offer value-driven public golf experiences at two courses with a shared brand, providing golfing options and events across the state. The website promotes both courses as part of The Oaks & Candia Woods, highlighting NH locations and public access for players of varying skill levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Phil Wogan
Opened
1964
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(188 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 Candia Woods Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players repeatedly with long par fours needing straight drives and firm iron approaches, while par fives tempt birdies but threaten high scores on the lengthiest ones. Back nine raises stakes slightly over front with tougher slope measure.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716507 yards5950 metersCR 71.0Bogey 93.0Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.9 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | — | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 361 | 358 | 392 | 190 | 387 | 416 | 199 | 534 | 3255 | 466 | 450 | 407 | 314 | 323 | 167 | 556 | 157 | 412 | 3252 | 6507 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715976 yards5464 metersCR 68.5Bogey 89.9Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | — | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 355 | 351 | 382 | 162 | 358 | 393 | 150 | 491 | 3001 | 463 | 344 | 392 | 310 | 317 | 161 | 437 | 152 | 399 | 2975 | 5976 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715844 yards5344 metersCR 67.8Bogey 89.4Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | — | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 349 | 343 | 382 | 162 | 354 | 357 | 150 | 491 | 2947 | 460 | 344 | 369 | 305 | 311 | 154 | 437 | 147 | 370 | 2897 | 5844 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Candia Woods Golf Links
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 profile38% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Black tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
18% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
10 Week Flagship Program for Candia Woods Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Candia Woods Golf Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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29% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
46% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
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Get Started45% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
80% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Precision15%
70% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Precision17%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision19%
Aim15%
59% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Aim28%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision13%
Accuracy13%
76% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Precision15%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim20%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision30%
Aim14%
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Get Started19% match
For Blue/White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
55% match
For Blue/White tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring26%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For Blue/White tees
Land softly, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control17%
31% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
34% match
For Blue/White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
77% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision27%
Accuracy18%
50% match
For Blue/White tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
66% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
74% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
31% match
For White tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
52% match
For White tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
63% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim36%
Distance Control14%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim28%
Dispersion18%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Aim14%
60% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
52% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Scoring16%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
66% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
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United States•36 holes
Hawk Invitational at Candia Woods
4/8/2026
Stroke Play
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NCAA Division II
men
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4/8/2026
Stroke Play
Saint Anselm College
NCAA Division II
men
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Candia Woods Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Candia Woods Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Candia Woods Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Candia Woods Golf Links technically exacting. With a slope of 119.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Candia Woods Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6176 yards. The back tees extend to 6507.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Candia Woods Golf Links?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Candia Woods Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6507.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Candia Woods Golf Links and how should I play it?
Candia Woods Golf Links 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 Candia Woods Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6507.0 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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