62% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colonie Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Colonie Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Colonie Golf & 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 22%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
15.2
Average HCP
8.4
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Colonie Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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
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
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Colonie Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mjewell@coloniegcc.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
13 Country Club Ln, Voorheesville, NY 12186, USA
Course Description
Colonie Golf & Country Club is a private golf and country club located in Voorheesville, New York, serving the Capital District with a historic golf course designed by Geoffrey Cornish. The club offers a full suite of amenities including five Har-Tru tennis courts, two pools, indoor golf simulators, and a family-friendly membership environment. Members enjoy diverse facilities and events, from dining at the clubhouse to kid-focused programs like Colonie Kids, making it a community-centered leisure destination. The club emphasizes belonging, recreational leisure, and social activities for members and their families throughout the year.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(70 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 Colonie Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady iron pressure from clustered par fours and varied par threes while long par fives force layup choices that spike bogey risk if drives stray wide. Back nine raises stakes with tougher ratings pushing position play over heroics to grind scores.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726993 yards6394 metersCR 74.1Bogey 98.7Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 196 | 503 | 395 | 429 | 572 | 221 | 325 | 388 | 3427 | 397 | 396 | 225 | 589 | 448 | 165 | 432 | 386 | 528 | 3566 | 6993 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726481 yards5926 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.7Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 183 | 470 | 363 | 397 | 540 | 198 | 310 | 365 | 3216 | 374 | 373 | 167 | 545 | 417 | 159 | 373 | 352 | 505 | 3265 | 6481 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735554 yards5079 metersCR 72.7Bogey 102.2Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.9 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 3 | — | 13 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 152 | 433 | 339 | 363 | 400 | 175 | 292 | 332 | 2841 | 351 | 234 | 153 | 452 | 392 | 95 | 348 | 315 | 373 | 2713 | 5554 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Colonie Golf & 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring30%
Visualization10%
60% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy30%
Aim11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Colonie Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Colonie Golf & Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it near: consistent length on approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Red tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy20%
Aim14%
59% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision20%
Dispersion16%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
58% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
82% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
75% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started76% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy18%
Visualization13%
41% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
61% match
For Blue tees
Open up and fly, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
77% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring20%
Dispersion12%
89% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
Accuracy20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
55% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision23%
Alignment17%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Aim13%
62% match
For Black tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
72% match
For Black tees
Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
Accuracy13%
60% match
For Black tees
Pitch long distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
52% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
71% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For Black tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Dispersion27%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Precision16%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Aim15%
68% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
51% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Colonie Golf & Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Colonie Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Colonie Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Colonie Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Colonie Golf & Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Colonie Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6274 yards. The back tees extend to 6993.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Colonie Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.1 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 Colonie Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6993.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Colonie Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?
Colonie Golf & Country Club 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 Colonie Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6993.0 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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