65% match
For Green / Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Jw Parks Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Jw Parks Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Jw Parks 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 26%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Jw Parks 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, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
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 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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Jw Parks Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jwparksgolf@myfairpoint.net
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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
382 Hartland Ave, Pittsfield, ME 04967, USA
Course Description
JW Parks Golf Course is a nine-hole facility in Pittsfield, Maine, offering a full-service golf shop and driving range. The campus includes The Broken Putter Grille, a casual dining space within the golf complex serving appetizers and signature sandwiches since 1996. The venue provides tee-time bookings, instructional golf services, and a course tour, catering to both local golfers and visitors. Located at 382 Hartland Ave, the course operates with year-round accessibility and on-site amenities for players and guests.
nine-hole golf course • driving range • golf shop • golf instruction • tee time • golf course tour • grille room • pittsfield maine • local golf • public golf course • family-friendly golf • courtside dining • golf and dining pairings • golf club fitting • golf events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Dana
Opened
1964
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(84 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 Jw Parks Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green / Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests that demand tee precision and wedge control, with par fives adding risk through reach decisions that punish misses amid overall compact play.
G
Green / Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715123 yards4684 metersCR 65.7Bogey 86.6Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | — | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 294 | 319 | 461 | 159 | 298 | 260 | 310 | 156 | 267 | 2524 | 357 | 327 | 409 | 168 | 288 | 222 | 317 | 188 | 323 | 2599 | 5123 |
W
White / Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 715943 yards5434 metersCR 69.3Bogey 92.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 403 | 519 | 227 | 313 | 275 | 329 | 156 | 339 | 2931 | 434 | 413 | 481 | 176 | 327 | 273 | 342 | 204 | 362 | 3012 | 5943 |
G
Green / Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705123 yards4684 metersCR 70.1Bogey 97.2Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 294 | 319 | 461 | 159 | 298 | 260 | 310 | 156 | 267 | 2524 | 357 | 327 | 409 | 168 | 288 | 222 | 317 | 188 | 323 | 2599 | 5123 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Jw Parks 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 42 Programs
% match to course practice profile37% match
For Green / Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Green / Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
53% match
For Green / Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Jw Parks Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Jw Parks Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For Green / Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Green / Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
69% match
For Green / Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
74% match
For Green / Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
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Get Started70% match
For Green / Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Green / Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment28%
Scoring11%
78% match
For Green / Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
70% match
For Green / Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Green / Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision18%
Aim15%
62% match
For Green / Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
44% match
For Green / Gold tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For Green / Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
49% match
For Green / Gold tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
60% match
For Green / Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Visualization9%
37% match
For Green / Gold tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
73% match
For Green / Gold tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started66% match
For Green / Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
81% match
For Green / Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
76% match
For Green / Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For Green / Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Green / Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Accuracy17%
56% match
For Green / Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Green / Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
58% match
For Green / Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
75% match
For Green / Gold tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Green / Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Green / Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
27% match
For White / Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started37% match
For White / Blue tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
44% match
For White / Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment32%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For White / Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
63% match
For White / Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
47% match
For White / Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For White / Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Dispersion22%
Precision20%
56% match
For White / Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
74% match
For White / Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For White / Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White / Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Jw Parks Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Jw Parks Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Jw Parks Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Jw Parks Golf Course technically exacting. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Jw Parks Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5533 yards. The back tees extend to 5943.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Jw Parks Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.3 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 Jw Parks Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5943.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Jw Parks Golf Course 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 Jw Parks Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 5943.0 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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