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Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ives Hill Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Ives Hill Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ives Hill 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ives Hill Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ives Hill Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
465 W Flower Ave, Watertown, NY 13601, USA
Course Description
Ives Hill is a golf facility located in Watertown, New York, offering tailored golf instruction and club fittings to help players improve their game. The club emphasizes expertise, passion, and innovative approaches to elevate skills on the greens. Services include golf lessons, equipment fittings, and membership options with various rates designed for casual enthusiasts and serious players. Located at 465 W Flower Ave, Ives Hill serves the local region with a focus on improving performance and confidence in every shot.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish/Maurice McCarthy/Bill Robinson
Opened
1897
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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 Ives Hill Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.4 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.9 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 235 | 320 | 95 | 430 | 350 | 240 | 325 | 140 | 454 | 2589 | 145 | 407 | 334 | 350 | 335 | 100 | 320 | 248 | 212 | 2451 | 5040 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 235 | 320 | 95 | 430 | 350 | 240 | 325 | 140 | 454 | 2589 | 145 | 407 | 334 | 350 | 335 | 100 | 320 | 248 | 212 | 2451 | 5040 |
Old-New Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.0 · Slope 109
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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 235 | 320 | 95 | 350 | 335 | 100 | 320 | 248 | 212 | 2215 | 430 | 350 | 240 | 325 | 140 | 454 | 145 | 407 | 334 | 2825 | 5040 |
Old-New Silver Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 115
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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 256 | 325 | 140 | 448 | 335 | 120 | 340 | 280 | 260 | 2504 | 430 | 350 | 280 | 325 | 140 | 488 | 180 | 407 | 334 | 2934 | 5438 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 256 | 325 | 140 | 430 | 350 | 280 | 325 | 140 | 488 | 2734 | 180 | 407 | 334 | 448 | 335 | 120 | 340 | 280 | 260 | 2704 | 5438 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ives Hill 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileMatch plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedCenter green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Ives Hill Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ives Hill Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Pick spot and trust, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Ives Hill 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 Ives Hill Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ives Hill Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ives Hill Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ives Hill Country Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ives Hill Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5239 yards. The back tees extend to 5438.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ives Hill Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Ives Hill Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5438.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Ives Hill Country Club and how should I play it?
Ives Hill Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Ives Hill Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5438.0 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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