42% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for John F Parker Municipal Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
John F Parker Municipal Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for John F Parker Municipal Golf Course, 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 21%Precision 18%Aim 17%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.
19.4
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for John F Parker Municipal Golf Course
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 [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about John F Parker Municipal Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pc@johnfparker.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
17 Fisher St, Taunton, MA 02780, USA
Course Description
John F. Parker Golf Course is a 9-hole, par-35 course located in Taunton, Massachusetts. Operated by KeyesGolf, it offers a driving range, a winter-friendly schedule, and reasonable rates, with public access and a focus on providing a welcoming experience for golfers of all levels. The facility features instruction from PGA Class A Pro Bo Botelho, emphasizing long game and short game improvement, and it promotes gift certificates and seasonal updates for players. Open year-round when weather permits, the course aims to balance scenic play with accessible amenities for the local community.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1931
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(101 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 John F Parker Municipal Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE/BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a double dose of par four tests that stress tee-to-green reliability, with pressure peaking early before steadying later. Bogey risks loom large on tougher starts but ease with repetition.
B
BLUE/BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 686068 yards5549 metersCR 69.5Bogey 92.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.3 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | — | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 391 | 342 | 453 | 350 | 197 | 335 | 367 | 234 | 3034 | 365 | 391 | 342 | 453 | 350 | 197 | 335 | 367 | 234 | 3034 | 6068 |
W
WHITE/WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 685582 yards5104 metersCR 66.8Bogey 88.6Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | — | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 377 | 325 | 425 | 319 | 162 | 298 | 335 | 201 | 2791 | 349 | 377 | 325 | 425 | 319 | 162 | 298 | 335 | 201 | 2791 | 5582 |
R
RED/RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684428 yards4049 metersCR 65.5Bogey 91.4Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 45.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | — | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 273 | 278 | 277 | 311 | 229 | 137 | 248 | 301 | 160 | 2214 | 273 | 278 | 277 | 311 | 229 | 137 | 248 | 301 | 160 | 2214 | 4428 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for John F Parker Municipal Golf Course
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 profile49% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
12 Week Flagship Program for John F Parker Municipal Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for John F Parker Municipal Golf Course. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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47% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Mechanics15%
41% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
51% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
66% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started64% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
73% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
77% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
77% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Dispersion20%
Scoring19%
Aim19%
55% match
For BLUE/BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Alignment20%
78% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
65% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
81% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Get Started57% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Scoring21%
Mechanics15%
58% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
73% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment26%
Accuracy15%
76% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Dispersion21%
79% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
80% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For WHITE/WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim28%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started58% match
For RED/RED tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
70% match
For RED/RED tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
68% match
For RED/RED tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Precision16%
81% match
For RED/RED tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim19%
Precision14%
74% match
For RED/RED tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
65% match
For RED/RED tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For RED/RED tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For RED/RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Alignment13%
47% match
For RED/RED tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
73% match
For RED/RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
42% match
For RED/RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For RED/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Precision20%
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Get Started84% match
For RED/RED tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim28%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about John F Parker Municipal Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing John F Parker Municipal Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is John F Parker Municipal Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
John F Parker Municipal Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at John F Parker Municipal Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5248 yards. The back tees extend to 6068.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at John F Parker Municipal Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.5 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is John F Parker Municipal Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6068.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is John F Parker Municipal Golf Course 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 John F Parker Municipal Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6068.0 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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