40% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Keney Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Keney Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Keney 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 27%Scoring 25%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%Alignment 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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Keney Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Keney Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pro@keneyparkgolf.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
35 Ridgefield St, Hartford, CT 06112, USA
Course Description
Keney Park Golf Course is a public golf course located in Hartford, Connecticut. The club features a historic layout originally designed by Devereux Emmet in 1927, with public access and a range of golf services including individual and group lessons, outings and leagues, and a driving range with practice facilities. The course offers Tee Time bookings, special event outings, and a calendar of golfing activities within the Hartford area. Keney Park emphasizes accessible public golf with historic significance and ongoing golf programming in the Connecticut region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Devereux Emmet
Opened
1927
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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 Keney Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests from mid-length par fours that punish off-line drives with bogey pressure, while par fives offer birdie looks if positioned well for wedges. Back nine subtly raises risks through its slope edge.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 706449 yards5897 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.2Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 509 | 160 | 383 | 428 | 152 | 455 | 407 | 457 | 3283 | 533 | 237 | 323 | 188 | 513 | 409 | 397 | 369 | 197 | 3166 | 6449 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704712 yards4309 metersCR 66.9Bogey 93.4Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.1 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 423 | 100 | 261 | 267 | 93 | 324 | 304 | 333 | 2391 | 444 | 127 | 242 | 135 | 405 | 329 | 236 | 267 | 136 | 2321 | 4712 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705629 yards5147 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.3Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.8 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 480 | 121 | 349 | 373 | 115 | 363 | 344 | 380 | 2822 | 475 | 184 | 295 | 144 | 467 | 380 | 350 | 349 | 163 | 2807 | 5629 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Keney 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy13%
74% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Keney Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Keney 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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51% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
53% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
46% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
50% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim21%
Scoring11%
46% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Scoring19%
72% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
61% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Aim13%
55% match
For Green tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
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Get Started32% match
For Green tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
53% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
62% match
For Green tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Green tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
42% match
For Green tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring18%
Precision18%
33% match
For Green tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Green tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
69% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Precision20%
62% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
52% 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%
74% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control13%
82% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment24%
Aim20%
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Get Started57% match
For Green tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment38%
Aim32%
Scoring30%
80% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
61% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
74% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy17%
Dispersion13%
78% match
For Gold tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
71% match
For Gold tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
43% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started73% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment37%
Aim26%
Scoring22%
78% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Keney Golf Course
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 Keney Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Keney Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Keney Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Keney Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Keney Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5580 yards. The back tees extend to 6449.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Keney Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Keney Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6449.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Keney Golf Course and how should I play it?
Keney Golf Course 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 Keney Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6449.0 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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