29% match
For Blue tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Island Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Island Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Island 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
Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 16%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.
19.9
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Island Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Island Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
iccmanager@gmail.com
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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
442 Sunset Rd, Sunset, ME 04683, USA
Course Description
The Island Country Club is a historic golf and tennis club located on Deer Isle, Maine. It features an expanded nine-hole golf course spanning about 2,400 yards (par 34) and two newly resurfaced clay tennis courts, welcoming both members and visitors with a first call/first served tee time system. The club offers equipment rental, a pro shop, and on-site amenities including Wi-Fi, a clubhouse, and beverages, with events such as weekly tournaments and open tennis sessions. Established in 1928 and situated on a coastal Maine island, ICC emphasizes a family-friendly, coastal golf experience with seaside views and a traditional club atmosphere.
nine-hole golf course • par 34 • deer isle maine • coastal golf • golf and tennis club • tee times • open tennis • clay tennis courts • pro shop • icc merch • family friendly golf • historic golf course • for members and visitors • golf course renovation • wayne stiles design • irrigated fairways greens • spectacular coastal views • event hosting • open to visitors
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ross Forbes/Wayne Stiles
Opened
1928
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(26 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 Island Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers twin identical nines of short par fours that pressure wedge accuracy for pars, while matching long par fours and fives risk bogeys from poor distance calls.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 684958 yards4534 metersCR 64.6Bogey 85.4Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.7 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 270 | 161 | 111 | 383 | 137 | 272 | 490 | 333 | 2479 | 322 | 270 | 161 | 111 | 383 | 137 | 272 | 490 | 333 | 2479 | 4958 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684958 yards4534 metersCR 69.0Bogey 97.2Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 270 | 161 | 111 | 383 | 137 | 272 | 490 | 333 | 2479 | 322 | 270 | 161 | 111 | 383 | 137 | 272 | 490 | 333 | 2479 | 4958 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 683172 yards2900 metersCR 59.2Bogey 80.4Slope 90
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 40.2 · Slope 90
Back Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 40.2 · Slope 90
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 241 | 154 | 107 | 81 | 245 | 72 | 195 | 304 | 187 | 1586 | 241 | 154 | 107 | 81 | 245 | 72 | 195 | 304 | 187 | 1586 | 3172 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Island 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 profile49% match
For Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Aim13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Island Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Island 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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54% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim15%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control26%
Visualization24%
61% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Aim21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim23%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
81% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Dispersion18%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy14%
Aim13%
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Get Started53% match
For Green tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
68% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
72% match
For Green tees
Save par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
16% match
For Green tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
71% match
For Green tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Aim22%
Alignment12%
65% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
48% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control41%
Dispersion14%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Green tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring26%
Aim22%
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Get Started75% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
77% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
70% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
38% match
For Blue tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
51% match
For Blue tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control19%
Scoring13%
56% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Alignment24%
77% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics18%
Aim16%
48% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
37% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started39% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment23%
Accuracy23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Scoring22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Island 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 Island Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Island Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Island Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Island Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Island Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4065 yards. The back tees extend to 4958.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Island Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Island Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4958.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Island Country Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Island Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 4958.0 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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