42% match
For BLUE tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Charles River Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Charles River Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Charles River 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 25%Distance Control 24%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Precision 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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Charles River 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 | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; 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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Charles River 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
483 Dedham St, Newton, MA 02459, USA
Course Description
Charles River Country Club is a recreational facility located in Newton, Massachusetts, offering services such as golf, tennis, swimming, and dining for members and guests.
recreational facilities • golf • tennis • swimming • dining • country club • membership • Newton • Massachusetts
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1921
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.7(120 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 Charles River Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision repeatedly on packed par fours and threes where small misses cost strokes, while par fives build risk through tempting reach decisions or layup accuracy. Steady positioning faces constant pressure across balanced nines.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726436 yards5885 metersCR 72.2Bogey 97.8Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 520 | 373 | 148 | 385 | 350 | 453 | 402 | 170 | 3217 | 469 | 236 | 355 | 348 | 187 | 474 | 530 | 185 | 435 | 3219 | 6436 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 726701 yards6127 metersCR 73.4Bogey 100.0Slope 143
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 146
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 546 | 380 | 159 | 395 | 360 | 468 | 429 | 182 | 3344 | 500 | 242 | 358 | 365 | 200 | 505 | 553 | 190 | 444 | 3357 | 6701 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726182 yards5653 metersCR 71.1Bogey 96.3Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 480 | 368 | 136 | 380 | 337 | 435 | 365 | 155 | 3064 | 449 | 232 | 344 | 340 | 177 | 462 | 512 | 180 | 422 | 3118 | 6182 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Charles River 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For BLUE tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment19%
Accuracy12%
44% match
For BLUE tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Charles River Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Charles River Country Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For BLUE tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Set up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control21%
Precision12%
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Get Started32% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory23%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring16%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Aim10%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Accuracy11%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy15%
Precision11%
24% match
For WHITE tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started73% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Alignment20%
Aim17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Dispersion16%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
31% match
For WHITE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Precision16%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
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Get Started64% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment22%
Accuracy16%
84% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim18%
Alignment14%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment23%
Aim21%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy28%
Aim9%
44% match
For GOLD tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
15% match
For GOLD tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
44% match
For GOLD tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
43% match
For GOLD tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started42% match
For GOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
80% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision16%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Charles River Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Charles River Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Charles River Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Charles River Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Charles River Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6442 yards. The back tees extend to 6701.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Charles River Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Charles River Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6701.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Charles River 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 Charles River Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6701.0 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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