72% match
For Middle tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hawthorne Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Hawthorne Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hawthorne Country Club, 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 23%Aim 19%Precision 18%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.
20.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hawthorne Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hawthorne Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
HCCGolf@thehawthornecountryclub.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
8760 Hawthorne Rd, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault/Al Jamison
Opened
1948
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⭐4.3(64 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 Hawthorne Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Middle
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like steady precision checks on short par fours and surprise long shots on key par threes and fives, pushing approach control to dodge bogey traps amid balanced challenge.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726084 yards5563 metersCR 68.9Bogey 90.6Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | — | 15 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 288 | 181 | 335 | 351 | 164 | 465 | 425 | 462 | 3029 | 345 | 294 | 218 | 333 | 369 | 174 | 454 | 473 | 395 | 3055 | 6084 |
F
Forward Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725144 yards4704 metersCR 69.9Bogey 98.2Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 271 | 127 | 264 | 248 | 154 | 332 | 359 | 395 | 2427 | 345 | 271 | 165 | 264 | 339 | 113 | 447 | 416 | 357 | 2717 | 5144 |
M
Middle Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725694 yards5207 metersCR 72.4Bogey 101.6Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 292 | 165 | 264 | 339 | 164 | 465 | 359 | 450 | 2856 | 345 | 294 | 181 | 264 | 351 | 174 | 447 | 425 | 357 | 2838 | 5694 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hawthorne Country Club
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile36% match
For Middle tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For Middle tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy29%
Visualization7%
72% match
For Middle tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Hawthorne Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hawthorne Country Club. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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19% match
For Middle tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started44% match
For Middle tees
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics17%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Middle tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision31%
Trajectory15%
41% match
For Middle tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
76% match
For Middle tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For Middle tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Middle tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Middle tees
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Middle tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Middle tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
63% match
For Middle tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision17%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Middle tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control30%
Scoring11%
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Get Started70% match
For Middle tees
Dial in aim, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
28% match
For Forward tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For Forward tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
60% match
For Forward tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
45% match
For Forward tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics18%
62% match
For Forward tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring20%
Dispersion19%
67% match
For Forward tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
75% match
For Forward tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Accuracy12%
69% match
For Forward tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
62% match
For Forward tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
49% match
For Forward tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Dispersion19%
Aim13%
71% match
For Forward tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started57% match
For Forward tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Forward tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Forward tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim15%
62% match
For Forward tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control11%
67% match
For Forward tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
68% match
For White tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim25%
Stroke15%
48% match
For White tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
49% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control36%
Visualization24%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For White tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
38% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
53% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment13%
60% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
72% 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%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hawthorne Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hawthorne Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hawthorne Country Club technically exacting. The 117.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hawthorne Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5614 yards. The back tees extend to 6084.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hawthorne Country Club?
With a course rating of 68.9 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 Hawthorne Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6084.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Hawthorne Country Club 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 Hawthorne Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6084.0 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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