68% match
For Black tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for H Smith Richardson Golf Course
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
H Smith Richardson Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for H Smith Richardson 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
Distance Control 23%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for H Smith Richardson Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about H Smith Richardson Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
2425 Morehouse Hwy, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
Course Description
H. Smith Richardson Golf Course is a premier public golf facility located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The course features a championship layout with 18 holes on rolling terrain, multiple tee options, and well-maintained fairways and greens, designed to challenge players of all levels. The property also includes the Carl Dickman Par 3 course, a driving range, and golf instruction programs, making it a comprehensive destination for casual players, juniors, and competitive leagues. Amenities include pace-of-play initiatives, season passes, and access to nearby dining at Boca Grille & Raw Bar.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hal Purdy
Opened
1972
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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 H Smith Richardson Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision grinder with long par fours forcing tee-line decisions that risk bogeys on misses, while par fives tempt aggression but demand layup smarts to avoid blowups.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726704 yards6130 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.1Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 320 | 180 | 359 | 410 | 517 | 398 | 202 | 500 | 3288 | 397 | 368 | 200 | 520 | 426 | 410 | 168 | 391 | 536 | 3416 | 6704 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725723 yards5233 metersCR 68.1Bogey 90.0Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.9 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 285 | 120 | 314 | 362 | 463 | 355 | 137 | 465 | 2833 | 365 | 325 | 140 | 465 | 335 | 330 | 112 | 323 | 495 | 2890 | 5723 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726378 yards5832 metersCR 71.1Bogey 94.3Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 310 | 171 | 340 | 400 | 505 | 383 | 180 | 490 | 3154 | 389 | 355 | 175 | 505 | 405 | 355 | 150 | 370 | 520 | 3224 | 6378 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for H Smith Richardson 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
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Get Started71% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
12 Week Flagship Program for H Smith Richardson Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for H Smith Richardson 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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 · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For Black tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
20% match
For Black tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
41% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion16%
Scoring14%
47% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring33%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
56% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Alignment13%
Accuracy12%
64% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
72% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started73% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Dispersion14%
38% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
60% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
64% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control28%
Scoring15%
68% match
For White tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy13%
81% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
36% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics15%
52% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
68% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
69% 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%
45% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy29%
Dispersion9%
61% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
84% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
46% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Trajectory16%
Scoring15%
67% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
63% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started66% match
For Green tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
59% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Alignment23%
39% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
60% match
For Green tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy29%
Precision7%
38% match
For Green tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Green tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Frequently Asked Questions about H Smith Richardson Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing H Smith Richardson Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is H Smith Richardson Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
H Smith Richardson Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at H Smith Richardson Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6214 yards. The back tees extend to 6704.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at H Smith Richardson Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 H Smith Richardson Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6704.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is H Smith Richardson Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 H Smith Richardson Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6704.0 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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