Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Craig Wood Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Craig Wood Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Craig Wood 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Craig Wood Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Pitch | Perpendicular 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.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Craig Wood Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
141 Country Club Ln, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA
Course Description
Craig Wood Golf Club operates a par 72 golf course spanning 6,554 yards in the Adirondack countryside, located in Lake Placid, New York. Owned and operated by the Town of North Elba, it stands as a premier golf destination within the Lake Placid community, offering facilities and programming for members and guests. The site highlights course information, rates, tee times, and a pro shop, with additional features such as a restaurant and event planning options nearby. The club emphasizes its scenic setting and local governance as a key aspect of its identity.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Seymour Dunn
Opened
1926
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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 Craig Wood Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.7 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 530 | 220 | 390 | 180 | 428 | 469 | 425 | 445 | 500 | 3587 | 290 | 343 | 370 | 162 | 420 | 438 | 514 | 158 | 440 | 3135 | 6722 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.1 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 155 | 310 | 140 | 357 | 393 | 312 | 348 | 430 | 2872 | 284 | 257 | 285 | 121 | 314 | 320 | 436 | 143 | 300 | 2460 | 5332 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.0 · Slope 137
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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 506 | 200 | 386 | 160 | 418 | 450 | 374 | 435 | 455 | 3384 | 286 | 338 | 359 | 155 | 414 | 392 | 499 | 145 | 405 | 2993 | 6377 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 49.7 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 148 | 305 | 130 | 354 | 302 | 306 | 345 | 378 | 2693 | 280 | 254 | 282 | 116 | 245 | 317 | 434 | 104 | 298 | 2330 | 5023 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Craig Wood 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileFeel the distance, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Craig Wood Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Craig Wood 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Craig Wood Golf & Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Wood Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Craig Wood Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Craig Wood Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Craig Wood Golf & Country Club presents a demanding test. At 139.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Craig Wood Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5872 yards. The back tees extend to 6722.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Craig Wood Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Craig Wood Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6722.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Craig Wood Golf & Country Club 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 Craig Wood Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6722.0 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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