45% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cape May National Golf Club
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Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
Cape May National Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cape May National Golf 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 27%Scoring 24%Precision 16%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
18
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cape May National Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | 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 Cape May National Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
834 Florence Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA
Course Description
Cape May National Golf Club is a private golf facility located at Route 9 and Florence Avenue in Erma, New Jersey. The club emphasizes its natural, preserved sanctuary with wetlands, ponds, and wildlife integrated into the course design, offering a challenging layout acclaimed in regional press. It hosts tee times and tournaments, and maintains a pro shop and member services to support golfers in the South Jersey area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Karl Litten/R. Mullock
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(300 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 Cape May National Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Senior-Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests where tee control unlocks wedge comfort but errors spark bogeys. Par fives pose birdie lures yet dominate difficulty lists amplifying blowup dangers on bold swings.
F
Forward - Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714648 yards4250 metersCR 67.6Bogey 95.1Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.4 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 321 | 100 | 335 | 258 | 124 | 410 | 149 | 252 | 2250 | 365 | 257 | 231 | 98 | 362 | 354 | 328 | 91 | 312 | 2398 | 4648 |
M
Middle-White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716010 yards5496 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.7Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.8 · Slope 142
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 448 | 113 | 521 | 343 | 161 | 491 | 170 | 287 | 2892 | 488 | 345 | 318 | 153 | 491 | 421 | 399 | 125 | 378 | 3118 | 6010 |
S
Senior-Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715281 yards4829 metersCR 70.8Bogey 100.4Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 410 | 107 | 348 | 333 | 132 | 452 | 150 | 270 | 2542 | 460 | 267 | 265 | 119 | 450 | 362 | 381 | 97 | 338 | 2739 | 5281 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cape May National Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
77% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring23%
Precision10%
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Get Started53% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment29%
Precision14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Cape May National Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cape May National Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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70% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
42% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
72% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Aim19%
Precision11%
67% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision24%
Scoring13%
66% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
56% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
74% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
80% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%
75% match
For Senior-Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring14%
Alignment13%
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Get Started59% match
For Middle-White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
64% match
For Middle-White tees
Get square for strike, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
40% match
For Middle-White tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
64% match
For Middle-White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
32% match
For Middle-White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Dispersion33%
Aim8%
70% match
For Middle-White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
43% match
For Middle-White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Middle-White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion27%
74% match
For Middle-White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim21%
72% match
For Middle-White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Precision12%
60% match
For Middle-White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
61% match
For Middle-White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
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Get Started71% match
For Middle-White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
75% match
For Middle-White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Aim18%
69% match
For Middle-White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
65% match
For Middle-White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
40% match
For Forward - Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
69% match
For Forward - Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
47% match
For Forward - Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy37%
Green Reading7%
55% match
For Forward - Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Forward - Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Forward - Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Forward - Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Alignment21%
59% match
For Forward - Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started66% match
For Forward - Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Forward - Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment15%
Scoring14%
57% match
For Forward - Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
52% match
For Forward - Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
66% match
For Forward - Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Forward - Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision15%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Forward - Red tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy15%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cape May National Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cape May National Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cape May National Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Cape May National Golf Club technically exacting. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cape May National Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5329 yards. The back tees extend to 6010.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cape May National Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.8 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 Cape May National Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6010.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Cape May National Golf 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 Cape May National Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6010.0 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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