44% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Essex County Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
Essex County Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Essex County 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 27%Scoring 24%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%Precision 15%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Essex County Club
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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 | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Essex County Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@essexcc.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
153 School St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944, USA
Course Description
Essex County Club is a private golf club located in Manchester, MA, offering guest information, caddie information, and employment opportunities.
golf club • private club • golfing • sports • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1893
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(56 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 Essex County Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles that reward straight tee play with iron chances, but front side toughness builds early risks while back nine eases slightly yet guards long holes tightly.This course plays like a par four gauntlet with front loaded stress testing resolve before back nine breathing room amid persistent length risks.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 706555 yards5994 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.0Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 335 | 623 | 233 | 503 | 335 | 142 | 422 | 432 | 3465 | 363 | 178 | 420 | 379 | 172 | 347 | 453 | 361 | 417 | 3090 | 6555 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 706195 yards5665 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.4Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 335 | 556 | 223 | 458 | 330 | 142 | 422 | 389 | 3263 | 342 | 178 | 392 | 379 | 172 | 347 | 406 | 327 | 389 | 2932 | 6195 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 705504 yards5033 metersCR 67.2Bogey 90.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.7 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 297 | 471 | 184 | 439 | 314 | 118 | 406 | 341 | 2978 | 331 | 148 | 323 | 308 | 121 | 305 | 321 | 262 | 407 | 2526 | 5504 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Essex County 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 profile45% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy12%
14 Week Flagship Program for Essex County Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Essex County Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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45% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started72% match
For BLUE tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
22% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory23%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment28%
Scoring20%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Scoring13%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim21%
Scoring12%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control23%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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Get Started49% match
For GOLD tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Work together for contact, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring25%
Distance Control11%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
32% match
For GOLD tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For GOLD tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
44% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For GOLD tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment27%
Distance Control25%
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Get Started66% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For RED tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
78% match
For RED tees
Turn into par saves, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
65% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim23%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For RED tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
54% match
For RED tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
62% match
For RED tees
Hit every fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
70% match
For RED tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
66% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment22%
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Get Started74% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
Scoring17%
65% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Aim11%
57% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring25%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For RED tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Essex County Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Essex County Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Essex County Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Essex County Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Essex County Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6030 yards. The back tees extend to 6555.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Essex County Club?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Essex County Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6555.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Essex County 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 Essex County Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6555.0 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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