72% match
For BLACK tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dedham Country & Polo Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
212
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
Dedham Country & Polo Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dedham Country & Polo 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 23%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Precision 20%Accuracy 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.
19
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dedham Country & Polo Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Dedham Country & Polo Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@dedhamclub.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
124 Country Club Rd, Dedham, MA 02026, USA
Course Description
Dedham Country and Polo Club, founded in 1887 and located in Dedham, Massachusetts, cultivates a family environment where the rich heritage provides a timeless experience for friends and families to come together in community and enjoy shared values. The Club's members engage in sport and social offerings on the 167 acres of rolling rural terrain.The recently restored Seth Raynor golf course, the only one in Massachusetts, is central to the Club which also features four indoor and four outdoor clay tennis courts, four paddle courts, trap shooting facilities, a pool, ice skating, and the clubhouse which is the heart of the Club.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Seth Raynor
Opened
1910
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Business Claimed
⭐4.8(67 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 Dedham Country & Polo Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of tee shot control into mid range irons on par 4s that spike bogey risk, with front nine slope pushing harder decisions early.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725994 yards5481 metersCR 75.7Bogey 108.7Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 56.0 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 344 | 203 | 441 | 133 | 486 | 353 | 382 | 330 | 3054 | 518 | 378 | 166 | 347 | 190 | 379 | 367 | 189 | 406 | 2940 | 5994 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725095 yards4659 metersCR 70.2Bogey 98.8Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 322 | 154 | 351 | 114 | 436 | 302 | 266 | 283 | 2598 | 411 | 340 | 138 | 296 | 159 | 319 | 355 | 143 | 336 | 2497 | 5095 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725736 yards5245 metersCR 74.3Bogey 106.5Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.8 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.7 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 333 | 173 | 435 | 123 | 473 | 321 | 374 | 321 | 2924 | 503 | 356 | 166 | 333 | 177 | 358 | 355 | 168 | 396 | 2812 | 5736 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dedham Country & Polo 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 profile36% match
For BLACK tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
58% match
For BLACK tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Dedham Country & Polo Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dedham Country & Polo Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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30% match
For BLACK tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment12%
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Get Started51% match
For BLACK tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
55% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
72% 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%
55% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy14%
Aim13%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control27%
Alignment16%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
Precision16%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring16%
Distance Control12%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy25%
Aim14%
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Get Started66% match
For RED tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control11%
61% match
For RED tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment27%
Scoring24%
74% match
For RED tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Precision20%
Dispersion18%
73% match
For RED tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Precision13%
51% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Scoring21%
Mechanics15%
20% match
For RED tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
81% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
60% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory22%
72% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim17%
Precision11%
76% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision26%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
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Get Started81% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Precision13%
71% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
77% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
58% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Aim13%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Dispersion12%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Aim14%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP8 drills
Trajectory25%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics17%
Aim15%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
29% match
For WHITE tees
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started29% match
For WHITE tees
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision31%
Aim19%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Precision21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Dedham Country & Polo 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 Dedham Country & Polo Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Dedham Country & Polo Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Dedham Country & Polo Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Dedham Country & Polo Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dedham Country & Polo Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5544 yards. The back tees extend to 5994.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dedham Country & Polo Club?
With a course rating of 75.7 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 Dedham Country & Polo Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5994.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Dedham Country & Polo Club and how should I play it?
Dedham Country & Polo 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 Dedham Country & Polo Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 5994.0 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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