39% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Friar'S Head
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Friar'S Head Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Friar'S Head, 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Precision 20%Accuracy 14%Aim 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.
20.3
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Friar'S Head
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players 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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Friar'S Head.
Contact Information
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
3000 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw
Opened
2003
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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 Friar'S Head, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on iron choices for pars across many similar par fours while long par fives build birdie temptation against bogey traps from wayward drives.Block5 text ends hereShort (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft), Distance Control, Green Reading, Chip, Pitch, Distance Control, Accuracy, Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Mid irons (7,6,5), Trajectory, Dispersion
B
Back Tee
Gender: MalePar 717071 yards6466 metersCR 74.6Bogey 100.4Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 578 | 498 | 243 | 323 | 429 | 553 | 181 | 398 | 3577 | 205 | 587 | 199 | 490 | 534 | 478 | 399 | 155 | 447 | 3494 | 7071 |
C
Composite Tee
Gender: MalePar 716797 yards6215 metersCR 73.2Bogey 98.3Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 568 | 470 | 230 | 314 | 411 | 520 | 167 | 391 | 3425 | 196 | 560 | 195 | 476 | 515 | 458 | 391 | 147 | 434 | 3372 | 6797 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716146 yards5620 metersCR 76.0Bogey 109.3Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 55.0 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.3 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 520 | 425 | 180 | 300 | 360 | 490 | 130 | 340 | 3065 | 175 | 500 | 170 | 440 | 475 | 421 | 370 | 140 | 390 | 3081 | 6146 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715302 yards4848 metersCR 71.4Bogey 101.2Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 462 | 343 | 154 | 247 | 295 | 384 | 100 | 307 | 2562 | 142 | 478 | 129 | 388 | 424 | 400 | 337 | 122 | 320 | 2740 | 5302 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Friar'S Head
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 profile42% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Gold tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Friar'S Head
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Friar'S Head. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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52% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
46% match
For Gold tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Aim11%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
60% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring30%
Alignment11%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
35% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Red tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
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Get Started41% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
62% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
77% match
For Red tees
Challenge limits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Precision23%
Distance Control19%
20% match
For Red tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
48% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
50% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Precision12%
53% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy11%
Alignment11%
49% match
For Back tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
67% match
For Back tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
20% match
For Back tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
38% match
For Composite tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
61% match
For Composite tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Composite tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Composite tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Composite tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Precision16%
Distance Control11%
35% match
For Composite tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
48% match
For Composite tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
39% match
For Composite tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Friar'S Head
Get answers to common questions about playing Friar'S Head and what to expect.
How difficult is Friar'S Head for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Friar'S Head technically exacting. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Friar'S Head?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6186 yards. The back tees extend to 7071.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Friar'S Head?
With a course rating of 74.6 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 Friar'S Head and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7071.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Friar'S Head 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 Friar'S Head strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7071.0 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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