Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fenwick Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Fenwick Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fenwick Golf Course, 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 Fenwick Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fenwick Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
580 Maple Ave, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Links
Opened
1896
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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 Fenwick Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 195 | 150 | 433 | 350 | 152 | 325 | 290 | 495 | 2810 |
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 147 | 140 | 359 | 340 | 140 | 323 | 315 | 486 | 2598 | 420 | 195 | 150 | 433 | 350 | 152 | 325 | 290 | 495 | 2810 | 5408 |
White/Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 147 | 140 | 359 | 340 | 140 | 315 | 280 | 486 | 2555 | 338 | 142 | 130 | 297 | 307 | 120 | 249 | 265 | 446 | 2294 | 4849 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fenwick Golf Course
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 profileOpen up and fly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Fenwick Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fenwick Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Fenwick Golf Course
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 Fenwick Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Fenwick Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Fenwick Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Fenwick Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 119.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 66.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fenwick Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4109 yards. The back tees extend to 5408.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fenwick Golf Course?
With a course rating of 66.1 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Fenwick Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5408.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Fenwick Golf Course and how should I play it?
Fenwick Golf Course is designed as a Links 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 Fenwick Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5408.0 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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