74% match
For Red tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Indian Island Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Indian Island Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Indian Island 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 26%Precision 20%Scoring 19%Aim 18%Dispersion 13%
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.
17.8
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Indian Island Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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 Indian Island 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
661 Riverside Dr, Riverhead, NY 11901, USA
Course Description
Indian Island Country Club is a public golf course located in Riverhead, New York. The 18-hole layout, designed by William F. Mitchell and opened in 1972, offers a challenging par-72 championship experience with a course rating of 69.4 and a slope of 122. The club provides facilities including a driving range, instruction, and junior golf programs, along with tee-time reservations and a pro shop. It serves golfers in the Long Island region and operates out of Riverhead, NY.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Mitchell
Opened
1972
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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 Indian Island Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated choices on long par fours and par fives where tee power meets approach control, front nine ratings build extra bogey risk while back nine eases slightly but keeps steady demands.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726547 yards5987 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.0Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 454 | 504 | 370 | 384 | 188 | 496 | 460 | 172 | 395 | 3423 | 461 | 216 | 347 | 353 | 327 | 485 | 340 | 200 | 395 | 3124 | 6547 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725689 yards5202 metersCR 67.5Bogey 88.9Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.7 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 440 | 333 | 345 | 110 | 435 | 390 | 130 | 360 | 2943 | 415 | 169 | 307 | 315 | 300 | 430 | 295 | 165 | 350 | 2746 | 5689 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725534 yards5060 metersCR 71.3Bogey 99.8Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.7 · Slope 122
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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 428 | 325 | 341 | 106 | 428 | 380 | 122 | 353 | 2871 | 408 | 165 | 284 | 309 | 293 | 425 | 291 | 155 | 333 | 2663 | 5534 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Indian Island 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile78% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
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Get Started52% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Indian Island Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Indian Island Golf 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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84% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision17%
61% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment25%
Aim18%
53% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
75% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
40% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
77% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
47% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring32%
Alignment28%
51% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control28%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started76% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Precision28%
Distance Control18%
43% match
For Blue tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min13 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Accuracy26%
Visualization10%
41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment21%
79% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
81% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory14%
40% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
48% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started75% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
75% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
59% match
For Gold tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
72% match
For Gold tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
83% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy18%
Aim13%
66% match
For Gold tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Scoring18%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started80% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Alignment12%
75% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
69% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
50% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Island Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Indian Island Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Indian Island Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Indian Island Golf Club challenges consistency. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Indian Island Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6040 yards. The back tees extend to 6547.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Indian Island Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.3 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Indian Island Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6547.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Indian Island 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 Indian Island Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6547.0 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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