48% match
For WHITE tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Grindstone Neck Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Grindstone Neck Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Grindstone Neck Golf Course, 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 25%Distance Control 25%Aim 18%Precision 15%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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Grindstone Neck Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Grindstone Neck Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ksconley66@gmail.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
106 Grindstone Ave, Winter Harbor, ME 04693, USA
Course Description
Grindstone Neck Golf Course is a public nine-hole golf course located in Winter Harbor, Maine. Founded in 1891, it offers water-view holes along the rugged Maine coast with bluegrass fairways and Poa annua greens, open to the public seven days a week. The course is set on the Schoodic Peninsula near Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, providing scenic coastal golf for players of all skill levels. Visitors can enjoy a rustic, traditional golf experience with nearby attractions and easy access by land or sea.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex Findlay
Opened
1891
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(49 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 Grindstone Neck Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady repeat of short par four tee and approach tests that stay simple with good contact, but longer par fours and par fives build pressure through stricter distance needs and bigger bogey risks.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725590 yards5111 metersCR 66.6Bogey 87.4Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.7 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 3 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 308 | 292 | 106 | 375 | 306 | 405 | 311 | 370 | 2795 | 322 | 308 | 292 | 106 | 375 | 306 | 405 | 311 | 370 | 2795 | 5590 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726154 yards5627 metersCR 70.0Bogey 91.2Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.6 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 3 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 342 | 307 | 130 | 419 | 341 | 453 | 343 | 400 | 3077 | 342 | 342 | 307 | 130 | 419 | 341 | 453 | 343 | 400 | 3077 | 6154 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725074 yards4640 metersCR 69.6Bogey 99.8Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 290 | 265 | 91 | 337 | 277 | 370 | 289 | 342 | 2537 | 276 | 290 | 265 | 91 | 337 | 277 | 370 | 289 | 342 | 2537 | 5074 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Grindstone Neck Golf Course
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 profile40% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Aim14%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Grindstone Neck Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Grindstone Neck Golf Course. 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
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started69% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Aim17%
Precision12%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Alignment17%
Aim17%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Alignment15%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
Precision15%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
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Get Started66% match
For GOLD tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
Aim18%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment24%
Aim21%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
47% match
For GOLD tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision27%
Scoring23%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Precision15%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment13%
Precision13%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
Aim20%
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Get Started79% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Precision15%
78% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment19%
Accuracy14%
27% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
66% match
For Red tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
75% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
75% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
51% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
79% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
Aim21%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Aim19%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Grindstone Neck Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Grindstone Neck Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Grindstone Neck Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Grindstone Neck Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 114.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Grindstone Neck Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5614 yards. The back tees extend to 6154.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Grindstone Neck Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Grindstone Neck Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6154.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Grindstone Neck Golf Course and how should I play it?
Grindstone Neck Golf Course 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 Grindstone Neck Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 6154.0 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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