41% match
For Black tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Connecticut National Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Connecticut National Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Connecticut National Golf 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 19%Alignment 13%
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.
20
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Connecticut National Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver 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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Connecticut National Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jwest@ctnationalgolf.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
136 Chase Rd, Putnam, CT 06260, USA
Course Description
Connecticut National Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf facility in Putnam, Connecticut designed by Mark Mungeam. The Par 71 layout blends links and parkland styles across five tees, offering a course that challenges players of all abilities and provides a visually engaging experience. The club features a driving range, two short game areas, and an on-site restaurant and bar, along with amenities for outings and events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mike & Sally Donovan
Opened
1994
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⭐4.7(392 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 Connecticut National Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a power test with long par fives pulling drives and irons repeatedly, paired with par fours pressing approach precision where back nine edges tougher for steady scoring.This course demands careful decisions on extended holes to avoid blowup risks on key par fours.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716873 yards6285 metersCR 73.3Bogey 97.7Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 507 | 452 | 396 | 223 | 377 | 604 | 191 | 352 | 162 | 3264 | 402 | 162 | 537 | 386 | 447 | 193 | 462 | 432 | 588 | 3609 | 6873 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716275 yards5738 metersCR 70.5Bogey 93.3Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 461 | 387 | 389 | 207 | 327 | 560 | 171 | 333 | 151 | 2986 | 375 | 152 | 505 | 333 | 399 | 177 | 427 | 369 | 552 | 3289 | 6275 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 714815 yards4403 metersCR 63.0Bogey 83.7Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 40.5 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 43.2 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 267 | 309 | 145 | 250 | 417 | 117 | 255 | 105 | 2218 | 308 | 116 | 425 | 259 | 304 | 119 | 339 | 297 | 430 | 2597 | 4815 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Connecticut National Golf 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 profile73% match
For Black tees
Work together for contact, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
23% match
For Black tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
20% match
For Black tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
12 Week Flagship Program for Connecticut National Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Connecticut National Golf 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For Black tees
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
59% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment25%
Precision17%
78% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim29%
Alignment20%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Aim13%
72% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim26%
Scoring23%
67% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
65% 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%
69% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim18%
Scoring13%
45% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
59% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
53% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started34% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring28%
Aim11%
68% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision26%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick your spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion18%
40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Trajectory19%
Aim15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
61% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim11%
56% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
59% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
80% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
54% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
58% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Scoring20%
Mechanics11%
73% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Aim22%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment22%
Accuracy11%
67% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim28%
Scoring22%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Connecticut National Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Connecticut National Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Connecticut National Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Connecticut National Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Connecticut National Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5844 yards. The back tees extend to 6873.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Connecticut National Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Connecticut National Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6873.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Connecticut National Golf Club 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 Connecticut National Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6873.0 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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