27% match
For Blue/White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Essex Fells Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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 Fells Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Essex Fells 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 27%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Essex Fells Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Essex Fells Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dpasternak@efcc1896.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
219 Devon Rd, Essex Fells, NJ 07021, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Seth Raynor
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(158 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 Fells Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with ongoing long par four battles that demand tee power and iron accuracy, where bogey targets feel right at home amid the steep slope and ratings. Safe positioning trumps heroics to avoid big numbers on repeat tough stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706531 yards5972 metersCR 72.4Bogey 98.1Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.1 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 519 | 342 | 181 | 385 | 400 | 193 | 377 | 458 | 347 | 3202 | 222 | 508 | 179 | 378 | 422 | 453 | 448 | 363 | 356 | 3329 | 6531 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706348 yards5805 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.9Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 342 | 181 | 365 | 400 | 174 | 377 | 444 | 347 | 3133 | 222 | 485 | 179 | 378 | 393 | 445 | 434 | 363 | 316 | 3215 | 6348 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706163 yards5635 metersCR 70.7Bogey 95.4Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 317 | 167 | 365 | 385 | 174 | 342 | 444 | 332 | 3029 | 203 | 485 | 157 | 365 | 393 | 445 | 434 | 336 | 316 | 3134 | 6163 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Essex Fells 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Blue/White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Scoring14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Essex Fells Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Essex Fells Country 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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71% match
For Blue/White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
51% match
For Blue/White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision27%
Scoring19%
48% match
For Blue/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
43% match
For Blue/White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics26%
Precision20%
45% match
For Blue/White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue/White 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/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
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Get Started75% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision14%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Aim13%
59% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control19%
Mechanics15%
18% match
For Blue tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
43% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment37%
Aim26%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
70% 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%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim27%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
80% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision28%
Aim9%
36% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim26%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
27% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring34%
Green Reading10%
48% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control32%
Visualization25%
48% match
For White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Visualization22%
Accuracy21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Essex Fells Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Essex Fells Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Essex Fells Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Essex Fells Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 139.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Essex Fells Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6347 yards. The back tees extend to 6531.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Essex Fells Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Fells Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6531.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Essex Fells Country 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 Fells Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6531.0 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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