Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Hooper (Alternate Tees).
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
76
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hooper (Alternate Tees), 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Everything you need to know about Hooper (Alternate Tees).
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Hooper Golf Course is a public 9-hole golf club located in Walpole, New Hampshire. The course, designed by Stiles & Van Kleek, offers rolling hills, undulating fairways, and challenging greens, emphasizing a memorable round in a scenic New England setting. It supports memberships, tee-time bookings, a pro shop, and the adjacent Watkins Inn and Tavern, highlighting a community-driven golfing experience in the Monadnock region of NH.
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Holes
9
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek
Opened
1927
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Hooper (Alternate Tees) hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hooper (Alternate Tees) hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Hooper (Alternate Tees) hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hooper (Alternate Tees). 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.
Full 46 days 64 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Hooper (Alternate Tees) and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Hooper (Alternate Tees) challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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