40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Capital Hills At Albany
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Capital Hills At Albany Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Capital Hills At Albany, 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 25%Aim 19%Precision 15%Accuracy 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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Capital Hills At Albany
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Capital Hills At Albany.
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
65 O'Neil Rd, Albany, NY 12208, USA
Course Description
Capital Hills at Albany Golf Course is a public, municipal golf facility operated by the City of Albany that offers a historic, riverside golf experience in Albany, New York. The course features water hazards, sand traps, and a large driving range, along with facilities for hosting weddings, banquets, and charity events. It emphasizes accessible tee times, event hosting, and seasonal uses including a dog park and winter activities. The site highlights its status as a municipal course with amenities for golfers of all skill levels and a focus on community recreation.
public golf course • municipal golf • golf course rates • tee times • driving range • tournaments • weddings and banquets • charity golf events • capital district golf • golf course history • Norman's Kill • city-operated golf course • event hosting • recreation facility • golf course • recreational sports • outdoor activities • leisure • community events • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Devereux Emmet
Opened
1928
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(299 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 Capital Hills At Albany, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tee shot tests on its many par fours with back nine turning up scoring heat through severe holes and extra length on par fives. Players meet repeated position choices that risk bogeys unless irons land close.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716332 yards5790 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 513 | 335 | 387 | 195 | 285 | 370 | 160 | 475 | 180 | 2900 | 551 | 365 | 554 | 180 | 398 | 420 | 197 | 406 | 361 | 3432 | 6332 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715784 yards5289 metersCR 68.0Bogey 91.1Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.2 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 507 | 309 | 357 | 170 | 270 | 355 | 136 | 416 | 160 | 2680 | 525 | 344 | 492 | 162 | 362 | 392 | 131 | 368 | 328 | 3104 | 5784 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715188 yards4744 metersCR 65.8Bogey 87.0Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.9 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 289 | 310 | 144 | 210 | 330 | 130 | 391 | 145 | 2404 | 457 | 305 | 437 | 145 | 310 | 340 | 125 | 355 | 310 | 2784 | 5188 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714968 yards4543 metersCR 68.8Bogey 96.7Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.0 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 282 | 302 | 100 | 204 | 322 | 122 | 381 | 135 | 2296 | 452 | 295 | 430 | 138 | 265 | 330 | 118 | 348 | 296 | 2672 | 4968 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Capital Hills At Albany
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Aim22%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Capital Hills At Albany
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Capital Hills At Albany. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
43% match
For Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
52% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Aim12%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Aim11%
66% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
82% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Aim17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy18%
Alignment10%
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Get Started40% match
For Yellow tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision31%
Aim17%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Aim21%
Precision17%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
Aim23%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Set up par or better, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Precision19%
Dispersion15%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision20%
Aim15%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Precision15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
Aim24%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy14%
Scoring11%
51% match
For White tees
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion22%
Precision21%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Accuracy10%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring15%
Alignment13%
78% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control16%
15% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
73% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control10%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision28%
Green Reading18%
74% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
56% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Capital Hills At Albany
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Capital Hills At Albany
Get answers to common questions about playing Capital Hills At Albany and what to expect.
How difficult is Capital Hills At Albany for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Capital Hills At Albany technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Capital Hills At Albany?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5650 yards. The back tees extend to 6332.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Capital Hills At Albany?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Capital Hills At Albany and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6332.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Capital Hills At Albany 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 Capital Hills At Albany strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6332.0 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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