Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elmcrest Country Club

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East Longmeadow, MA, United States
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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 29%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 15%Dispersion 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.

16.2
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
29.3
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

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

Google Reviews

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3.4(52 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 Elmcrest Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for RED

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests from mid length par fours stressing iron reliability with two prominent par fives posing birdie lures or blow up dangers amid high overall difficulty.
B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 706175 yards5646 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.8Slope 131

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.9 · Slope 133

Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444354344354344445343570
Handicap935151717131114184101282166
Yardage351387348192443359165321379294535119740338738242249715943232306175

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 profile
63% match
For RED tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim27%
Scoring22%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 83 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–123 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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74% match
For RED tees

Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Aim15%

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72% match
For RED tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For RED tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
81% match
For RED tees

Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
43% match
For WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
69% match
For WHITE tees

Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
80% match
For WHITE tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
Precision13%
46% match
For WHITE tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy28%
Aim10%

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57% match
For WHITE tees

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment16%
Trajectory11%
66% match
For WHITE tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%

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58% match
For BLUE tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
80% match
For BLUE tees

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
67% match
For BLUE tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
43% match
For BLUE tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
57% match
For BLUE tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%

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65% match
For BLUE tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
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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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