61% match
For Black tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Columbia Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Columbia Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 22%Aim 17%Alignment 11%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Columbia Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Columbia Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
colgolf@mhcable.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
295 NY-217, Claverack, NY 12513, USA
Course Description
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.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hal Purdy
Opened
1919
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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 Columbia Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers back-to-back par four tests where tee shots shape approach ease, building tension via rising back nine difficulty from ratings and indexes. Players face ongoing risk of bogeys on handicap hotspots amid par heavy demands.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706231 yards5698 metersCR 70.7Bogey 95.5Slope 134
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 |
B
Black / White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706001 yards5487 metersCR 69.7Bogey 94.0Slope 131
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 |
W
White / Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705590 yards5111 metersCR 68.0Bogey 90.8Slope 123
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Columbia 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile24% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Black tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
79% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
Aim18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Columbia Golf & Country Club
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
62% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
57% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
60% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Aim15%
31% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started80% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
49% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring33%
Alignment8%
82% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For White / Green tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring25%
Aim24%
70% match
For White / Green tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Precision14%
Alignment12%
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Get Started48% match
For White / Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
56% match
For White / Green tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
48% match
For White / Green tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
37% match
For White / Green tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision25%
Trajectory21%
67% match
For White / Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For White / Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
63% match
For White / Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White / Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Precision19%
69% match
For White / Green tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control25%
Precision25%
84% match
For White / Green tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment21%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
69% match
For White / Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For White / Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
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Get Started64% match
For White / Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
77% match
For White / Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Black / White tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
64% match
For Black / White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
71% match
For Black / White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion16%
67% match
For Black / White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
74% match
For Black / White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Black / White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion15%
42% match
For Black / White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision39%
Dispersion34%
Distance Control12%
49% match
For Black / White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Black / White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Black / White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started71% match
For Black / White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Columbia Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Columbia Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Columbia Golf & Country Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Columbia Golf & Country Club?
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.
How long is Columbia Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6231.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Columbia Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Columbia Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
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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