61% match
For BLUE tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Eastward Ho!
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Eastward Ho! Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Eastward Ho!, 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 24%Distance Control 24%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%Precision 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
8.8
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Eastward Ho!
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Eastward Ho!.
Contact Information
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
325 Fox Hill Rd, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
Course Description
Eastward Ho! is a private, Member owned Club established in 1922.Located in Chatham, Massachusetts on Pleasant Bay, our 18 hole, par 71 links style golf course offers Members and their guests breathtaking vistas and challenging play.Our Clubhouse offers our Members and their guests a beautiful "Cape Cod Elegant" location for both fine and casual dining, as well as a spectacular venue for hosting Member sponsored Catered Affairs.Eastward Ho! cultivates a family environment to encourage congeniality and recreation amongst our Members of all ages. Members and Club staff contribute to our Club spirit of friendly competition, respect for all individuals, and reverence for the heritage and culture of Eastward Ho!
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Herbert Fowler
Opened
1922
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(100 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 Eastward Ho!, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a relentless par four battleground where long ones pressure every tee and approach. Front nine spikes the tension with steeper slope forcing tight play from the outset.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 716437 yards5886 metersCR 72.2Bogey 98.7Slope 143
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.4 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 350 | 326 | 182 | 525 | 455 | 181 | 348 | 396 | 3143 | 208 | 485 | 333 | 336 | 371 | 153 | 411 | 537 | 460 | 3294 | 6437 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716168 yards5640 metersCR 70.6Bogey 96.7Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 142
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 345 | 305 | 165 | 499 | 410 | 168 | 338 | 381 | 2984 | 195 | 485 | 320 | 326 | 365 | 145 | 380 | 520 | 448 | 3184 | 6168 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 714408 yards4031 metersCR 62.8Bogey 83.3Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.6 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 271 | 221 | 197 | 147 | 349 | 276 | 62 | 303 | 300 | 2126 | 135 | 340 | 234 | 262 | 258 | 78 | 281 | 391 | 303 | 2282 | 4408 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Eastward Ho!
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 profile65% match
For BLUE tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
50% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision23%
Scoring18%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Eastward Ho!
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Eastward Ho!. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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60% match
For BLUE tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
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Get Started41% match
For BLUE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
83% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
43% match
For BLACK tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started63% match
For BLACK tees
Save par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy26%
Aim11%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
50% match
For BLACK tees
Control short iron height, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision20%
Mechanics18%
16% match
For BLACK tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP8 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision22%
Scoring17%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
Aim16%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment26%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Precision21%
Aim19%
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Get Started69% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim20%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
42% match
For GREEN tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Accuracy14%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Set sights, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring16%
Dispersion13%
43% match
For GREEN tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
53% match
For GREEN tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For GREEN tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control25%
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Get Started67% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision16%
Dispersion16%
Aim16%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastward Ho!
Get answers to common questions about playing Eastward Ho! and what to expect.
How difficult is Eastward Ho! for mid-handicap golfers?
Eastward Ho! is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Eastward Ho!?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5422 yards. The back tees extend to 6437.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Eastward Ho!?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Eastward Ho! and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6437.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Eastward Ho! 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 Eastward Ho! strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6437.0 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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