Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Columbia Golf & Country Club.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Columbia 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Everything you need to know about Columbia Golf & Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
colgolf@mhcable.com
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295 NY-217, Claverack, NY 12513, USA
Columbia Golf & Country Club is a private golf and country club located in Claverack, New York. Since 1919, the club offers an 18-hole parkland-style golf course, a full practice facility, a pro shop, and a dining experience at The Grillroom, along with swimming, tennis, and pickleball facilities for members and guests. It emphasizes a social and athletic environment for families and individuals within Columbia County, with easy access from nearby Hudson and the Berkshires.
private golf club • columbia county golf • claverack ny golf • 18-hole golf course • practice facility • golf lessons • pro shop • tee times • tennis and pickleball • pool • grillroom restaurant • member events • course tour • history of the club • club membership • social club • family golf • golf social club • columbia county club clubhouse
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hal Purdy
Opened
1919
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Columbia Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 550 | 367 | 152 | 365 | 342 | 157 | 350 | 380 | 3026 | 348 | 340 | 471 | 216 | 438 | 377 | 455 | 185 | 375 | 3205 | 6231 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 535 | 350 | 152 | 345 | 342 | 157 | 350 | 365 | 2959 | 348 | 320 | 471 | 175 | 438 | 360 | 385 | 185 | 360 | 3042 | 6001 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.3 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 495 | 308 | 135 | 345 | 335 | 145 | 335 | 340 | 2798 | 340 | 272 | 460 | 151 | 426 | 322 | 366 | 165 | 290 | 2792 | 5590 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Columbia Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Columbia Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Columbia Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Columbia Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Columbia Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Columbia Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Columbia Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Columbia Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileJudge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Columbia Golf & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Columbia Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Columbia Golf & Country Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5910 yards. The back tees extend to 6231.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6231.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Columbia 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6231.0 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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