44% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gardiners Bay Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Gardiners Bay Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gardiners Bay 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 25%Scoring 24%Accuracy 17%Aim 15%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.
20.4
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
35.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gardiners Bay Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driving Range43 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gardiners Bay Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
lnotley@gardinersbay.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
12 Dinah Rock Rd, Shelter Island, NY 11964, USA
Course Description
Gardiners Bay Country Club is a historic private club located on Shelter Island in New York, offering golf and wedding/event facilities. Established in 1896, the club provides a scenic setting for golf enthusiasts, weddings and other events, and guest information for members and visitors. The community features a traditional seaside club experience with dining and social activities anchored by its coastal location and picturesque bay views. The venue operates as a member-driven community serving the Shelter Island area and neighboring communities in eastern Long Island.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Mitchell/Seth Raynor
Opened
1896
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(45 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 Gardiners Bay Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fours and par fives that demand accurate positioning off the tee to avoid big numbers, with back nine ratings amplifying recovery challenges on key holes.Strategic decisions center on safe plays to counter the elevated difficulty in handicap distribution.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716460 yards5907 metersCR 77.4Bogey 109.7Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.5 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 544 | 310 | 220 | 415 | 573 | 166 | 399 | 168 | 3151 | 391 | 178 | 393 | 370 | 462 | 485 | 426 | 211 | 393 | 3309 | 6460 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 713950 yards3612 metersCR 63.1Bogey 88.3Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 43.2 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 45.1 · Slope 108
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 230 | 325 | 200 | 100 | 220 | 350 | 75 | 225 | 130 | 1855 | 250 | 165 | 200 | 220 | 320 | 325 | 265 | 135 | 215 | 2095 | 3950 |
W
White / Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715460 yards4993 metersCR 73.6Bogey 104.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 412 | 305 | 103 | 314 | 461 | 158 | 327 | 161 | 2590 | 386 | 175 | 309 | 299 | 419 | 411 | 372 | 192 | 307 | 2870 | 5460 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gardiners Bay 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
62% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Gardiners Bay Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gardiners Bay Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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16% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
58% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started45% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring16%
Mechanics15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy30%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
53% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Dispersion20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy15%
Aim13%
58% match
For Silver tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
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Get Started51% match
For Silver tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
80% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
49% match
For Silver tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment29%
Scoring27%
67% match
For Silver tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Silver tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory14%
61% match
For Silver tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control27%
Precision11%
65% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
66% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
59% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Alignment22%
80% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
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Get Started77% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
58% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control12%
47% match
For White / Gold tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
69% match
For White / Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For White / Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For White / Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For White / Gold tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
16% match
For White / Gold tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
42% match
For White / Gold tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
74% match
For White / Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For White / Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started66% match
For White / Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White / Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
56% match
For White / Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision15%
Alignment13%
58% match
For White / Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Alignment25%
Scoring15%
59% match
For White / Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gardiners Bay Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Gardiners Bay Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Gardiners Bay Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Gardiners Bay Country Club technically exacting. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gardiners Bay Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5205 yards. The back tees extend to 6460.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gardiners Bay Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.4 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 Gardiners Bay Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6460.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Gardiners Bay Country 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 Gardiners Bay Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6460.0 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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