31% match
For Combo tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Golf Club of Avon
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Blue Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blue, 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 22%Aim 22%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Accuracy 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.
16.1
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
28.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blue
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range30 min
Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge 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 | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blue.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
adaglian@golfclubofavon.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
160 Country Club Road
Course Description
Golf Club of Avon is a hospitality establishment located in Avon, Connecticut, that offers golfing facilities and services. This club provides a scenic and well-maintained golf course along with amenities for its members and guests, aiming to create an enjoyable golfing experience in a beautiful setting.
golf • hospitality • membership • recreation • country club
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1967
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(74 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 Blue, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Combo
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through short par fours needing spot on tee and approach play, plus par fives ripe for birdies but risky if lays go wrong, with spikes in trouble from top ranked tough holes.
C
Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 715429 yards4964 metersCR 66.0Bogey 88.0Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 410 | 300 | 343 | 300 | 136 | 456 | 142 | 292 | 2709 | 347 | 154 | 412 | 135 | 405 | 135 | 322 | 357 | 453 | 2720 | 5429 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 716204 yards5673 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.8Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.4 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 434 | 369 | 390 | 320 | 190 | 485 | 157 | 405 | 3094 | 375 | 188 | 520 | 169 | 483 | 150 | 353 | 382 | 490 | 3110 | 6204 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 715703 yards5215 metersCR 67.2Bogey 89.7Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.3 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 410 | 300 | 373 | 300 | 146 | 465 | 142 | 357 | 2823 | 347 | 164 | 496 | 152 | 454 | 135 | 322 | 357 | 453 | 2880 | 5703 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blue
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Combo tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Combo tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
47% match
For Combo tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Blue
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blue. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started30% match
For Combo tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Combo tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Combo tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Combo tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Combo tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment15%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Combo tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
73% match
For Combo tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started64% match
For Combo tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control25%
55% match
For Combo tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Silver tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
55% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Alignment18%
53% match
For Silver tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring32%
Green Reading9%
68% match
For Silver tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
63% match
For Silver tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Silver tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
31% match
For Silver tees
Stop Missing Short Putts
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Silver tees
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Aim17%
31% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started66% match
For Silver tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
57% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
43% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
74% match
For Gold tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision19%
Accuracy13%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
61% match
For Gold tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
43% match
For Gold tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy15%
Precision14%
74% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Aim18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
60% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Blue
Get answers to common questions about playing Blue and what to expect.
How difficult is Blue for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Blue technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blue?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5816 yards. The back tees extend to 6204.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blue?
With a course rating of 69.4 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Blue and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6204.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Blue 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 Blue strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6204.0 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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