30% match
For Red tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Candlewood Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Candlewood Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Candlewood Valley 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 21%Aim 21%Precision 20%Accuracy 12%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
28.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Candlewood Valley Country Club
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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
Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Candlewood Valley 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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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
401 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776, USA
Course Description
Candlewood Valley Country Club is a public 18-hole golf course located on Route 7 in New Milford, Connecticut. It offers daily fee access with a focus on challenging but scenic fairways, alongside a range of hosted events and social functions. The club features golf lessons, group outings, and a banquet facility, supported by a professional staff including a head golf professional and course superintendent. It is positioned as a full-service golf destination with a reputation for course conditions and guest service in the New Milford area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1955
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Business Claimed
⭐4.0(75 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 Candlewood Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision through repeating short par four approaches that pressure irons and wedges, with back nine raising bogey risks on select tough spots.This block is REQUIRED
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714998 yards4570 metersCR 70.0Bogey 97.4Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 304 | 165 | 301 | 245 | 270 | 315 | 272 | 267 | 2423 | 397 | 264 | 80 | 130 | 333 | 425 | 307 | 380 | 259 | 2575 | 4998 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714758 yards4351 metersCR 68.5Bogey 95.2Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 304 | 165 | 301 | 245 | 270 | 212 | 272 | 267 | 2320 | 397 | 264 | 80 | 130 | 333 | 425 | 307 | 243 | 259 | 2438 | 4758 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716032 yards5516 metersCR 73.8Bogey 103.0Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 52.4 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 307 | 175 | 400 | 365 | 405 | 350 | 372 | 306 | 2980 | 450 | 320 | 140 | 160 | 359 | 495 | 340 | 403 | 385 | 3052 | 6032 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Candlewood Valley 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 profile75% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Aim17%
74% match
For Red tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started40% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Candlewood Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Candlewood Valley Country Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
79% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim15%
Distance Control11%
72% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
54% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
39% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
62% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Aim15%
Accuracy14%
36% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
56% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Trajectory15%
72% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
34% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment21%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
77% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
67% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Precision19%
62% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Trajectory19%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Dispersion13%
29% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Dispersion27%
Alignment13%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
73% match
For Gold tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
30% match
For Gold tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision21%
Dispersion12%
53% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
40% match
For Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Aim13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Candlewood Valley Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Candlewood Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Candlewood Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Candlewood Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Candlewood Valley Country Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Candlewood Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5395 yards. The back tees extend to 6032.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Candlewood Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.8 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 Candlewood Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6032.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Candlewood Valley Country Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Candlewood Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6032.0 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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