Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Elmcrest Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elmcrest 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 Elmcrest Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elmcrest Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
105 Somersville Rd, East Longmeadow, MA 01028, USA
Course Description
Elmcrest Country Club is a private golf destination located in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts near the Connecticut border. The 110-acre course features wooded, rolling terrain, ponds and streams, and rustic architectural elements, offering a classic New England golfing experience for players of all levels. The club emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere with a focus on guest visits, memberships, and hosting golf events and tournaments. It positions itself as a tranquil retreat where visitors can enjoy a round of golf and outdoor event space in a charming setting.
golf course • private golf course • east longmeadow massachusetts • new england golf • somers connecticut border • wooded rolling terrain • ponds and streams • event hosting • golf tournaments • golf memberships • outdoor event space • golf fundraiser • open outdoor space • casual outdoor experience • private land course • rock walls • rustic bridges • floral accents • new england course • sporting venue
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Secors Brothers
Opened
1967
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for RED
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 387 | 348 | 192 | 443 | 359 | 165 | 321 | 379 | 2945 | 351 | 197 | 403 | 387 | 382 | 422 | 497 | 159 | 432 | 3230 | 6175 |
RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 44.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.6 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 322 | 316 | 176 | 377 | 325 | 129 | 268 | 336 | 2572 | 310 | 145 | 321 | 310 | 306 | 404 | 470 | 102 | 418 | 2786 | 5358 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 360 | 332 | 185 | 431 | 339 | 145 | 301 | 352 | 2776 | 330 | 183 | 371 | 367 | 369 | 412 | 480 | 147 | 425 | 3084 | 5860 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elmcrest 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileRoll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Elmcrest Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elmcrest Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Elmcrest 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 Elmcrest Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elmcrest Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elmcrest Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Elmcrest Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elmcrest Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5766 yards. The back tees extend to 6175.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elmcrest Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Elmcrest Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6175.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Elmcrest Country Club and how should I play it?
Elmcrest Country 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 Elmcrest Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6175.0 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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