68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for James Baird State Park Gc
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
James Baird State Park Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for James Baird State Park Gc, 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 28%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Dispersion 15%Aim 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.
16.4
Average HCP
8.9
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for James Baird State Park Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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 | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(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 James Baird State Park Gc.
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
James Baird State Park, 14 Maintenance Ln, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569, USA
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1948
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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 James Baird State Park Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four pressure testing tee and iron control on both nines, while back nine par fives build bigger scoring threats without distance command.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716749 yards6171 metersCR 72.7Bogey 95.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 45.9 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 433 | 126 | 552 | 229 | 430 | 461 | 159 | 361 | 3153 | 575 | 398 | 216 | 560 | 360 | 214 | 487 | 397 | 389 | 3596 | 6749 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716305 yards5765 metersCR 70.8Bogey 93.5Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 486 | 109 | 503 | 202 | 388 | 381 | 159 | 355 | 2928 | 515 | 387 | 204 | 526 | 353 | 170 | 480 | 386 | 356 | 3377 | 6305 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715418 yards4954 metersCR 70.3Bogey 97.8Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | 1 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 373 | 101 | 407 | 190 | 340 | 340 | 159 | 348 | 2503 | 412 | 368 | 127 | 406 | 297 | 126 | 473 | 375 | 331 | 2915 | 5418 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for James Baird State Park Gc
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 profile51% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
11 Week Flagship Program for James Baird State Park Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for James Baird State Park Gc. 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
Precision15%
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Get Started75% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
82% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring23%
Aim15%
76% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion21%
Precision14%
85% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim20%
Precision17%
59% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory17%
Precision17%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring14%
Aim11%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Precision31%
Dispersion21%
55% match
For Blue tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Scoring40%
Aim13%
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Get Started41% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
71% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision25%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring23%
Alignment12%
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Get Started76% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Aim21%
56% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
81% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim16%
Precision16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Dispersion11%
38% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
49% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
52% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
43% match
For White tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
60% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
67% match
For White tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
44% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about James Baird State Park Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing James Baird State Park Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is James Baird State Park Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, James Baird State Park Gc challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at James Baird State Park Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6084 yards. The back tees extend to 6749.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at James Baird State Park Gc?
With a course rating of 72.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is James Baird State Park Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6749.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is James Baird State Park Gc 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 James Baird State Park Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6749.0 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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