68% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Glen Head Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Glen Head Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Glen Head 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%Precision 18%Aim 17%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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Glen Head Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is 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 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 Glen Head Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@glenheadcc.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
240 Glen Cove Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545, USA
Course Description
Glen Head Country Club is a private membership-based recreational venue on Long Island offering a full-service golf course, pool, tennis or racquet sports, and a fitness center with dining options described as comparable to fine Long Island restaurants. The club hosts social events and entertainment year-round and positions itself as a versatile venue for weddings, golf outings, and other private events. It emphasizes membership experiences, guest information, and visitor opportunities, with a focus on hospitality and outdoor recreational activities in Glen Head, New York.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Devereux Emmet/Stephen Kay
Opened
1947
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(141 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 Glen Head Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating short par four iron tests that risk bogeys if missed alongside par five reach decisions that spike blowup chances on the tougher back nine.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745296 yards4843 metersCR 70.5Bogey 100.8Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.4 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 9 | — | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 276 | 433 | 170 | 245 | 303 | 146 | 236 | 279 | 2493 | 354 | 331 | 127 | 274 | 425 | 438 | 102 | 402 | 350 | 2803 | 5296 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745394 yards4932 metersCR 71.6Bogey 102.4Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.4 · Slope 134
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 9 | — | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 276 | 433 | 170 | 335 | 303 | 146 | 236 | 279 | 2583 | 354 | 331 | 138 | 274 | 422 | 438 | 102 | 402 | 350 | 2811 | 5394 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745785 yards5290 metersCR 74.1Bogey 106.4Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 9 | — | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 276 | 436 | 170 | 335 | 353 | 146 | 378 | 361 | 2860 | 354 | 311 | 138 | 330 | 422 | 438 | 102 | 406 | 424 | 2925 | 5785 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Glen Head 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Precision17%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Glen Head Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Glen Head 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feel the yardage: control long iron distance
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min18 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Visualization17%
81% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring28%
Precision22%
77% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment25%
Accuracy18%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
84% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring17%
Dispersion10%
51% match
For Gold tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
38% match
For Gold tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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Get Started39% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
54% match
For Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy26%
Visualization11%
56% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
62% match
For Gold tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision18%
Scoring17%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Aim11%
66% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Aim18%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
56% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control9%
48% match
For Silver tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
77% match
For Silver tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Silver tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Precision22%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For Silver tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
67% match
For Silver tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For Silver tees
Hit close to hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
51% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment28%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
74% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started72% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
73% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Precision13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Head Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Glen Head Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Glen Head Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Glen Head Country Club presents a demanding test. The 137.0 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 Glen Head Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5540 yards. The back tees extend to 5785.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Glen Head Country 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 Glen Head Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5785.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Glen Head 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 Glen Head Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 5785.0 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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