Practice Programs

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Basking Ridge, NJ, United States
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Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

221

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

Coakley-Russo Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Coakley-Russo 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 24%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 19%Accuracy 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.

17.7
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Coakley-Russo Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Coakley-Russo Golf Course.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

golf@bernards.org

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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

151 Knollcroft Rd, Lyons, NJ 07939, USA

Course Description

Bernards Township is a New Jersey local government that delivers municipal services to residents of Basking Ridge and surrounding areas. The township administers departments such as administration, planning and zoning, finance, public works, parks and recreation, police, and other civic services, coordinating community programs and governance. It maintains online services for residents and provides access to meeting documents, news, calendars, and resources through its municipal website. The office is located at 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, and the township engages with residents through meetings streamed online and public notices.

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Course Information

Holes

9

Par

36

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Sr./Roger Rulewich

Opened

1947

Google Reviews

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4.6(29 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 Coakley-Russo Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Gold

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating cycles of short moderate and long par fours plus reachable par fives that pressure iron control for pars while long par threes force big swings with bogey traps on misfires.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726610 yards6044 metersCR 71.8Bogey 94.2Slope 121

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.1 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.1 · Slope 121

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444453435364444534353672
Handicap973171151113510841821612146
Yardage335382445385484205358206505330533538244538548420535820650533056610

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Coakley-Russo 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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% match to course practice profile
62% match
For Gold tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
28% match
For Gold tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

11 Week Flagship Program for Coakley-Russo Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Coakley-Russo Golf Course. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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49% match
For Gold tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Gold tees

Chip from tight lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%

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65% match
For White tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
62% match
For White tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Aim22%
Alignment17%

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71% match
For White tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%

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72% match
For White tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees

Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For White tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
59% match
For White tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
63% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Coakley-Russo Golf Course

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Coakley-Russo Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Coakley-Russo Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Coakley-Russo Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Coakley-Russo Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Coakley-Russo Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5910 yards. The back tees extend to 6610.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Coakley-Russo Golf Course?

With a course rating of 71.8 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Coakley-Russo Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6610.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Coakley-Russo Golf Course 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 Coakley-Russo Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6610.0 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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