58% match
For Masters tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Country Club Of Darien
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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
Country Club Of Darien Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Country Club Of Darien, 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 30%Scoring 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Country Club Of Darien
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Country Club Of Darien.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mpossidento@ccdarien.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
300 Mansfield Ave, Darien, CT 06820, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alfred H. Tull
Opened
1958
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⭐4.7(101 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 Country Club Of Darien, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Masters
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeating pressure on accurate wedges after tee shots into many short par fours, with scoring risks spiking on tougher par fives where misses lead to bogeys or worse.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714866 yards4449 metersCR 68.2Bogey 97.7Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 95 | 324 | 456 | 276 | 297 | 259 | 217 | 320 | 2546 | 268 | 133 | 297 | 279 | 115 | 448 | 118 | 288 | 374 | 2320 | 4866 |
M
Masters Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715926 yards5419 metersCR 75.0Bogey 106.9Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 55.1 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.8 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 124 | 382 | 508 | 372 | 363 | 372 | 249 | 358 | 3090 | 335 | 169 | 396 | 346 | 145 | 482 | 170 | 306 | 487 | 2836 | 5926 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715299 yards4845 metersCR 71.3Bogey 101.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 102 | 349 | 506 | 310 | 319 | 294 | 268 | 356 | 2811 | 305 | 149 | 306 | 282 | 130 | 479 | 125 | 304 | 408 | 2488 | 5299 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715480 yards5011 metersCR 72.2Bogey 103.1Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 124 | 354 | 508 | 352 | 322 | 329 | 249 | 358 | 2948 | 299 | 169 | 309 | 285 | 145 | 482 | 127 | 306 | 410 | 2532 | 5480 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Country Club Of Darien
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 profile47% match
For Masters tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
80% match
For Masters tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
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Get Started56% match
For Masters tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Country Club Of Darien
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Country Club Of Darien. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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47% match
For Masters tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Masters tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
48% match
For Masters tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Masters tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
74% match
For Masters tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim18%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Masters 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 Masters tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim17%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Masters tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
51% match
For Masters tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring32%
Alignment14%
75% match
For Masters tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
90% match
For Masters tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Precision15%
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Get Started49% match
For Silver tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
45% match
For Silver tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
64% match
For Silver tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision29%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Silver tees
Save with mid irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For Silver tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment13%
Precision12%
61% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
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Get Started68% match
For Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Aim15%
61% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
57% match
For Red tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision13%
Scoring11%
67% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy28%
Aim12%
63% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment25%
Precision17%
51% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
60% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Scoring13%
70% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy29%
Alignment15%
47% match
For Blue tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Alignment14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Country Club Of Darien
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Country Club Of Darien
Get answers to common questions about playing Country Club Of Darien and what to expect.
How difficult is Country Club Of Darien for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Country Club Of Darien challenges consistency. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Country Club Of Darien?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5396 yards. The back tees extend to 5926.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Country Club Of Darien?
With a course rating of 75.0 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 Country Club Of Darien and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5926.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Country Club Of Darien and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Country Club Of Darien strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 5926.0 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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