46% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hotchkiss School Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Hotchkiss School Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hotchkiss School Golf 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 23%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%Aim 15%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hotchkiss School Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing 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 Hotchkiss School Golf Club.
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
48 Interlaken Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039, USA
Course Description
The Hotchkiss School is an independent boarding school located in Lakeville, Connecticut. Founded in 1891, it has evolved into a prestigious institution that prepares students for top universities, particularly Yale. The school serves approximately 599 students in grades 9 through 12, along with a small number of postgraduates, and emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement.With a comprehensive curriculum offering over 200 courses across 16 academic departments, Hotchkiss fosters a close-knit community among students from diverse backgrounds. The campus spans 545 acres and features academic and residential buildings, playing fields, and a golf course, all set in a region recognized for its natural beauty. The school has a strong history of sending graduates to elite universities and boasts a distinguished alumni network that includes notable figures in various fields.
independent boarding school • private high school • college preparatory education • small class sizes • broad course catalog • residential life • college advising • travel programs • arts education • athletics programs • global citizenship • experiential learning • lakeville connecticut • northwest connecticut • environmental initiatives • summer programs • edsel ford memorial library • technology and innovation • co-curricular activities • education • academics • athletics • student development • private school
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Seth Raynor
Opened
1924
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(47 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 Hotchkiss School Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron play repeatedly on par fours and threes that fill most rounds. Par fives bring birdie chances through layups but risk bogeys from poor spots.
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705940 yards5432 metersCR 69.7Bogey 91.9Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 165 | 401 | 350 | 128 | 358 | 460 | 165 | 530 | 2977 | 405 | 165 | 385 | 350 | 136 | 358 | 460 | 189 | 515 | 2963 | 5940 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 744950 yards4526 metersCR 68.8Bogey 96.8Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 135 | 340 | 296 | 112 | 256 | 400 | 159 | 386 | 2475 | 391 | 135 | 340 | 296 | 112 | 256 | 400 | 159 | 386 | 2475 | 4950 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745940 yards5432 metersCR 73.9Bogey 104.7Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 165 | 401 | 350 | 128 | 358 | 460 | 165 | 530 | 2977 | 405 | 165 | 385 | 350 | 136 | 358 | 460 | 189 | 515 | 2963 | 5940 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hotchkiss School Golf 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For White/Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For White/Blue tees
Get square, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Hotchkiss School Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hotchkiss School Golf 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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64% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
15% match
For White/Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
67% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision17%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White/Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
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Get Started59% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
54% match
For White/Blue tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
60% match
For White/Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
67% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision13%
Aim10%
46% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim17%
Precision14%
53% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization19%
67% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started41% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
15% match
For Red tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Accuracy14%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
65% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
50% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Accuracy20%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
60% match
For White/Blue tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
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Get Started36% match
For White/Blue tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
58% match
For White/Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
54% match
For White/Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
77% match
For White/Blue tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring27%
Precision18%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Aim18%
Precision17%
56% match
For White/Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
73% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision17%
Aim12%
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Get Started58% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Aim28%
Alignment16%
50% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hotchkiss School Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hotchkiss School Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hotchkiss School Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hotchkiss School Golf Club challenges consistency. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hotchkiss School Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5445 yards. The back tees extend to 5940.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hotchkiss School Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Hotchkiss School Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5940.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Hotchkiss School Golf 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 Hotchkiss School Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5940.0 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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