41% match
For RED tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Precision35%
Green Reading18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Greathorse
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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
Greathorse Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Greathorse, 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Greathorse
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
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Greathorse.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
membership@greathorse.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
128 Wilbraham Rd, Hampden, MA 01036, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Al Zikorus
Opened
1973
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Business Claimed
⭐4.8(348 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 Greathorse, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on long drives into tough par fives where misses lead to big scores, while par fours build bogey risks through steady iron demands on ranked tough spots.
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 727602 yards6951 metersCR 79.1Bogey 108.4Slope 155
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 40.1 · BR 55.1 · Slope 155
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 53.3 · Slope 154
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 587 | 280 | 415 | 480 | 441 | 455 | 623 | 186 | 3952 | 406 | 586 | 222 | 393 | 581 | 134 | 440 | 389 | 499 | 3650 | 7602 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736508 yards5951 metersCR 79.1Bogey 115.0Slope 152
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 57.2 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 57.8 · Slope 155
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 530 | 198 | 344 | 389 | 376 | 385 | 532 | 140 | 3281 | 381 | 540 | 188 | 355 | 530 | 120 | 315 | 368 | 430 | 3227 | 6508 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735980 yards5468 metersCR 75.3Bogey 108.6Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 54.1 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 505 | 170 | 317 | 354 | 352 | 343 | 519 | 132 | 2992 | 338 | 517 | 175 | 291 | 499 | 100 | 294 | 349 | 425 | 2988 | 5980 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Greathorse
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 RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For RED tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Aim16%
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Get Started68% match
For RED tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Greathorse
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Greathorse. 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 · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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47% match
For RED tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
45% match
For RED tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
61% match
For RED tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
64% match
For RED tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
44% match
For RED tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For RED tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
73% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
70% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
52% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
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Get Started78% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
64% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
37% match
For GOLD tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
18% match
For GOLD tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
42% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For GOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
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Get Started74% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
48% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim29%
Alignment12%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion17%
32% match
For GOLD tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
25% match
For GREEN tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started68% match
For GREEN tees
Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
39% match
For GREEN tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
39% match
For GREEN tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
42% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For GREEN tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Greathorse
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
New England Amateur Championship
7/14/2026
Stroke
WAGR
All Ages
men
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Greathorse
Get answers to common questions about playing Greathorse and what to expect.
How difficult is Greathorse for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Greathorse challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 155.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 79.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Greathorse?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6791 yards. The back tees extend to 7602.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Greathorse?
With a course rating of 79.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Greathorse and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7602.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
What type of course is Greathorse and how should I play it?
Greathorse is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Greathorse strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 155.0 and yardage reaching 7602.0 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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