42% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Eagle Crest Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Eagle Crest Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Eagle Crest 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 24%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%Aim 16%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Eagle Crest Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Eagle Crest Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
slbattiste@gmail.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
1550, 1004 NY-146, Clifton Park, NY 12065, United States
Course Description
Eagle Crest Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Clifton Park, New York, featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, year-round indoor golf simulators, and a full-service banquet facility. The venue includes Talon’s Pub and The Nest at Eagle Crest for food, beverages, and casual experiences, along with the Perch banquet facility for weddings and events. Visitors can book tee times online, explore golf instruction, and host gatherings in a versatile indoor/outdoor setting throughout the year. The club markets itself as a premier local destination for golf, dining, events, and year-round recreation in the Albany Capital Region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gino Turchi
Opened
1965
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(288 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 Eagle Crest Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests through mid length par fours that pressure tee accuracy and irons, with back nine raising stakes on its hardest stretches to push bogey level scores.This course delivers steady tests through mid length par fours that pressure tee accuracy and irons, with back nine raising stakes on its hardest stretches to push bogey level scores.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726866 yards6278 metersCR 72.6Bogey 96.2Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 410 | 148 | 457 | 508 | 180 | 363 | 415 | 577 | 3410 | 392 | 417 | 315 | 500 | 204 | 467 | 426 | 220 | 515 | 3456 | 6866 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726215 yards5683 metersCR 69.3Bogey 91.3Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 394 | 134 | 421 | 474 | 152 | 331 | 380 | 562 | 3153 | 360 | 367 | 298 | 449 | 173 | 372 | 402 | 160 | 481 | 3062 | 6215 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726519 yards5961 metersCR 70.5Bogey 93.7Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 394 | 152 | 428 | 495 | 167 | 363 | 393 | 562 | 3288 | 373 | 398 | 315 | 466 | 186 | 398 | 402 | 173 | 520 | 3231 | 6519 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Eagle Crest 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile24% match
For Black tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Black tees
Set up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
42% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
13 Week Flagship Program for Eagle Crest Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Eagle Crest Golf 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
43% match
For Black tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory20%
52% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
30% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
42% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
79% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Accuracy16%
67% 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%
64% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
52% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Aim18%
76% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
61% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
53% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
34% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
24% match
For Gold tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
55% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
49% match
For Gold tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
50% match
For Gold tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
34% match
For Gold tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
42% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
67% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision20%
Aim19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim26%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Crest Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Eagle Crest Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Eagle Crest Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Eagle Crest Golf Club challenges consistency. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Eagle Crest Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6540 yards. The back tees extend to 6866.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Eagle Crest Golf 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 Eagle Crest Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6866.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Eagle Crest Golf 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 Eagle Crest Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6866.0 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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