28% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hop Brook Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Hop Brook Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hop Brook 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 26%Scoring 20%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 14%
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.
20.1
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hop Brook Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hop Brook 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
615 Church St, Naugatuck, CT 06770, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1910
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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 Hop Brook Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course mirrors two tough nines starting with punishing par fives that test tee power, blending quick par threes and tight par fours where iron accuracy faces constant pressure and bogeys lurk on errors.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726156 yards5629 metersCR 72.6Bogey 102.6Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.3 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 371 | 355 | 325 | 153 | 490 | 179 | 402 | 329 | 3078 | 474 | 371 | 355 | 325 | 153 | 490 | 179 | 402 | 329 | 3078 | 6156 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725010 yards4581 metersCR 70.0Bogey 98.2Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 320 | 285 | 274 | 124 | 434 | 136 | 332 | 244 | 2505 | 356 | 320 | 285 | 274 | 124 | 434 | 136 | 332 | 244 | 2505 | 5010 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725808 yards5311 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.4Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 344 | 330 | 307 | 140 | 478 | 169 | 381 | 300 | 2904 | 455 | 344 | 330 | 307 | 140 | 478 | 169 | 381 | 300 | 2904 | 5808 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hop Brook 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Scoring13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Hop Brook Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hop Brook Golf Course. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
46% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
62% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
75% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision16%
Aim16%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Accuracy14%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision23%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
81% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim20%
Precision19%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment12%
Scoring11%
68% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy18%
Precision13%
48% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim13%
Accuracy11%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
Accuracy20%
77% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Aim13%
28% match
For Gold tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision24%
Dispersion18%
28% match
For Gold tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
63% match
For Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision23%
Trajectory14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started55% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Scoring18%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
74% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Precision14%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hop Brook Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Hop Brook Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Hop Brook Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hop Brook Golf Course technically exacting. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hop Brook Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5583 yards. The back tees extend to 6156.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hop Brook Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Hop Brook Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6156.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Hop Brook 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 Hop Brook Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6156.0 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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