49% match
For Purple tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hales Mills Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Hales Mills Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hales Mills Cc, 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 23%Aim 19%Precision 19%Accuracy 12%
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
9.9
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hales Mills Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Landing Spot
Land the ball in the landing spot using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hales Mills Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@halesmillscountryclub.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
146 Steele Rd, Johnstown, NY 12095, USA
Course Description
Hales Mills Country Club offers an 18-hole par-72 golf course, an elevated public golf and dining destination, and a full-service event venue in Johnstown, New York. The property combines a manicured golf experience with an artisanal restaurant featuring seasonal locally inspired dishes and craft cocktails, open to the public. It also provides wedding and event services with indoor and outdoor spaces, catering, and day-of coordination. Open to the public and designed for community, it serves golfers, diners, and event guests in the Mohawk Valley region.
golf course • par-72 • 18-hole golf • public golf course • golf lessons • PGA-certified pro • golf pro shop • tournament outings • weddings • event venue • corporate events • private parties • dinging with views • seasonal menu • local ingredients • craft cocktails • upstate new york dining • johnstown ny • wedding packages
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Hollenbeck
Opened
1995
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⭐4.6(272 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 Hales Mills Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Purple
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on precise short approaches where misses spark bogey chains on tougher spots. Players meet constant choices between bold attacks and safe plays across even nines.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725295 yards4842 metersCR 65.4Bogey 86.0Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.9 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 177 | 416 | 323 | 274 | 295 | 261 | 137 | 295 | 2583 | 448 | 133 | 298 | 327 | 191 | 371 | 310 | 293 | 341 | 2712 | 5295 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726061 yards5542 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.1Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 183 | 499 | 341 | 282 | 321 | 277 | 161 | 312 | 2845 | 512 | 151 | 388 | 378 | 203 | 472 | 412 | 324 | 376 | 3216 | 6061 |
P
Purple Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724924 yards4503 metersCR 68.1Bogey 94.8Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.0 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 177 | 387 | 251 | 253 | 284 | 236 | 104 | 268 | 2365 | 376 | 126 | 288 | 319 | 177 | 361 | 300 | 283 | 329 | 2559 | 4924 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hales Mills Cc
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Purple tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
68% match
For Purple tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started51% match
For Purple tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Hales Mills Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hales Mills Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
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)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
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 · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Purple tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Purple tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
74% match
For Purple tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Aim14%
73% match
For Purple tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
Precision16%
71% match
For Purple tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Purple tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
71% match
For Purple tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
86% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
Precision17%
68% match
For Purple tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion16%
Trajectory14%
68% match
For Purple tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
38% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision23%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Alignment21%
64% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
51% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
Precision14%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
52% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Aim14%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Aim15%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Aim15%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision13%
Trajectory12%
70% match
For Gold tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
28% match
For Gold tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
54% match
For Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control29%
Visualization16%
50% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring16%
37% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Gold tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started61% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision18%
Scoring14%
Aim14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Aim23%
Accuracy22%
60% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hales Mills Cc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hales Mills Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Hales Mills Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Hales Mills Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Hales Mills Cc presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hales Mills Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5492 yards. The back tees extend to 6061.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hales Mills Cc?
With a course rating of 69.1 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 Hales Mills Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6061.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Hales Mills Cc 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 Hales Mills Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6061.0 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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