Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Holden Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
Holden Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Holden Hills 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Holden Hills Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Holden Hills Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
1800 Main St, Jefferson, MA 01522, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Mitchell
Opened
1957
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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 Holden Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.4 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 607 | 175 | 322 | 344 | 155 | 327 | 496 | 368 | 3158 | 176 | 277 | 284 | 440 | 367 | 354 | 407 | 326 | 216 | 2847 | 6005 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.4 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 542 | 165 | 297 | 200 | 143 | 336 | 384 | 344 | 2765 | 144 | 246 | 264 | 364 | 309 | 322 | 339 | 237 | 210 | 2435 | 5200 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 595 | 170 | 311 | 324 | 150 | 342 | 482 | 352 | 3083 | 160 | 265 | 279 | 435 | 337 | 340 | 360 | 320 | 215 | 2711 | 5794 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Holden Hills 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileRepeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Holden Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Holden Hills Country Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Holden Hills Country Club
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 Holden Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Holden Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Holden Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Holden Hills Country Club presents a demanding test. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Holden Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5602 yards. The back tees extend to 6005.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Holden Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.9 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Holden Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6005.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Holden Hills 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 Holden Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6005.0 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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