39% match
For Blue tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fox Hopyard Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Fox Hopyard Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fox Hopyard Golf 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 30%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
16.4
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fox Hopyard Golf 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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are 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 Fox Hopyard Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rbeck@golfthefox.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
1 Hopyard Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423, USA
Course Description
Fox Hopyard operates two golf clubs, Fox Hopyard in East Haddam, Connecticut and Crumpin Fox in Bernardston, Massachusetts. The venues offer public golf courses with tee time bookings and on-site dining options, attracting players from the New England region. The brand promotes round-play experiences at its two courses and connectivity through partner sites for reservations. Located in the northeastern United States, the clubs cater to both casual golfers and residents exploring local recreational venues.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Rulewich
Opened
2001
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(258 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 Fox Hopyard Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on precise approaches to par fours that define difficulty, risking bogeys from slight misses as shown in ratings. Long par fives add positioning choices with scoring upside but amplify errors under steep slope.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716912 yards6320 metersCR 74.1Bogey 99.3Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 409 | 517 | 202 | 506 | 384 | 395 | 180 | 412 | 3395 | 412 | 192 | 415 | 450 | 224 | 567 | 249 | 457 | 551 | 3517 | 6912 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716512 yards5955 metersCR 72.5Bogey 97.0Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 383 | 504 | 184 | 486 | 345 | 384 | 165 | 383 | 3208 | 400 | 170 | 388 | 429 | 199 | 534 | 220 | 436 | 528 | 3304 | 6512 |
W
White / Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716355 yards5811 metersCR 71.7Bogey 95.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 358 | 504 | 184 | 486 | 320 | 384 | 165 | 350 | 3125 | 400 | 170 | 372 | 408 | 199 | 534 | 220 | 399 | 528 | 3230 | 6355 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fox Hopyard Golf 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
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
82% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Fox Hopyard Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fox Hopyard Golf 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
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
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 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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43% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision36%
Scoring24%
Dispersion13%
79% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
51% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
Precision14%
67% 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
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Trajectory10%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Precision19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Dispersion16%
55% match
For White / Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
74% match
For White / Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
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Get Started57% match
For White / Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
57% match
For White / Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Trajectory24%
Precision22%
42% match
For White / Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
77% match
For White / Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Scoring27%
Accuracy17%
45% match
For White / Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For White / Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For White / Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For White / Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
67% match
For White / Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White / Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
62% match
For White / Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment17%
Dispersion15%
76% match
For White / Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Aim17%
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Get Started69% match
For White / Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For White / Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Aim11%
48% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For Black tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
53% match
For Black tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Alignment10%
52% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Black tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
53% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
Mechanics15%
69% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Scoring12%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Dispersion13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Hopyard Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Fox Hopyard Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Fox Hopyard Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Fox Hopyard Golf Club technically exacting. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fox Hopyard Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6634 yards. The back tees extend to 6912.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fox Hopyard Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Fox Hopyard Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6912.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Fox Hopyard Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Fox Hopyard Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6912.0 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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