52% match
For red tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cedar Knob Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Cedar Knob Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cedar Knob Golf Course, 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 28%Scoring 24%Aim 19%Precision 14%Alignment 14%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cedar Knob Golf Course
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Cedar Knob Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jeff.swanson@pga.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
446 Billings Rd, Somers, CT 06071, USA
Course Description
Cedar Knob Golf Course is an 18-hole golf facility in Somers, Connecticut, designed by Geoffrey Cornish and built in 1963. The course offers challenging play with water hazards and sand traps, and features golf lessons and membership packages. Visitors can book tee times, visit the pro shop, and enjoy amenities associated with a classic Somers golf course, including on-site dining options and a long-standing local presence.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1963
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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 Cedar Knob Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests ball striking across repeated par fours where tee errors spark bogey chains, while select long par fives and tough handicap spots amplify double bogey threats through poor positioning.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726734 yards6158 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 167 | 515 | 422 | 248 | 343 | 512 | 347 | 360 | 3313 | 518 | 393 | 442 | 373 | 196 | 379 | 235 | 480 | 405 | 3421 | 6734 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725669 yards5184 metersCR 67.2Bogey 89.6Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 138 | 459 | 377 | 184 | 301 | 446 | 309 | 307 | 2893 | 427 | 356 | 383 | 308 | 133 | 320 | 165 | 405 | 279 | 2776 | 5669 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726298 yards5759 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 154 | 482 | 397 | 209 | 319 | 478 | 327 | 328 | 3078 | 490 | 370 | 410 | 350 | 170 | 350 | 210 | 470 | 400 | 3220 | 6298 |
R
red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745784 yards5289 metersCR 73.4Bogey 103.2Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 143 | 453 | 375 | 173 | 299 | 448 | 310 | 306 | 2879 | 430 | 355 | 380 | 330 | 140 | 330 | 160 | 440 | 340 | 2905 | 5784 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cedar Knob Golf Course
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For red tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
10 Week Flagship Program for Cedar Knob Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cedar Knob Golf Course. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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64% match
For red tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory10%
43% match
For red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim25%
Scoring12%
35% match
For red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started76% match
For red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Aim22%
70% match
For red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment14%
64% match
For red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
51% match
For red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Visualization12%
72% match
For red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Precision15%
65% match
For red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
64% match
For red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
56% match
For red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Alignment15%
54% match
For Blue tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
86% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring53%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
52% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
28% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
35% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Scoring16%
Accuracy14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim15%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
43% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision17%
Scoring13%
54% match
For Gold tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
61% match
For Gold tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion22%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Check clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring24%
71% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment27%
Distance Control24%
84% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Aim15%
77% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control42%
Aim15%
Trajectory10%
41% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
71% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Aim13%
2026
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Knob Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Cedar Knob Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Cedar Knob Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Cedar Knob Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cedar Knob Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6202 yards. The back tees extend to 6734.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cedar Knob Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.4 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cedar Knob Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6734.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Cedar Knob Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Cedar Knob Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6734.0 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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