Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Christman's Windham House
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
70
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
5
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
Mountain Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mountain, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mountain
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mountain.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Eirik@windhamhouse.com
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Facilities
Location
5742 Route 23
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stanley Christman
Opened
1962
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mountain
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Mountain
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mountain. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Mountain
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 Mountain
Get answers to common questions about playing Mountain and what to expect.
How difficult is Mountain for mid-handicap golfers?
Mountain is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mountain?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mountain?
With a course rating of 70 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 Mountain and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Mountain and how should I play it?
Mountain is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Mountain strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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