41% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Sunapee Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
164
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
Lake Sunapee Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Sunapee 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
Distance Control 25%Precision 22%Scoring 20%Aim 16%Dispersion 15%
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
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Sunapee Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Sunapee Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cgardner@lakesunapeecc.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
289 Country Club Lane, New London, NH 03257, United States
Course Description
Lake Sunapee Country Club is a private golf club in New London, New Hampshire, renowned for its Donald Ross-designed course and historic charm. The club offers memberships, dining, golf outings, weddings and banquet facilities, set against the scenic New England countryside with views of surrounding mountains. It combines a storied golf tradition with social and event venues for gatherings and celebrations. The property markets itself as a premier, members-first country club with public-facing amenities such as dining and events while preserving its private status.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1920
Google 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 Lake Sunapee Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles where tee position unlocks iron chances, but back nine lengthens them to spike bogey threats on off days.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706704 yards6130 metersCR 72.2Bogey 95.4Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.6 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 387 | 437 | 150 | 330 | 524 | 429 | 193 | 428 | 3290 | 386 | 391 | 240 | 399 | 396 | 182 | 483 | 500 | 437 | 3414 | 6704 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706373 yards5827 metersCR 70.8Bogey 93.2Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 371 | 422 | 137 | 310 | 509 | 394 | 182 | 391 | 3115 | 367 | 376 | 239 | 378 | 376 | 170 | 448 | 481 | 423 | 3258 | 6373 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706100 yards5578 metersCR 69.6Bogey 91.7Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.5 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.2 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 371 | 406 | 137 | 310 | 509 | 371 | 182 | 368 | 3013 | 341 | 376 | 213 | 350 | 376 | 170 | 399 | 481 | 381 | 3087 | 6100 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Sunapee 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
55% match
For Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lake Sunapee Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Sunapee 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.
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
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For Blue tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Precision9%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
Precision17%
78% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
50% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy23%
Aim17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
44% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
50% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
56% match
For Black tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
53% match
For Black tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
84% match
For Black tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
46% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
59% match
For Black tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy16%
50% match
For Black tees
Control woods height, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory26%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
71% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started33% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment38%
Distance Control34%
Accuracy22%
62% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision29%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
84% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
Aim17%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Precision32%
Dispersion14%
44% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
24% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started56% match
For White/Blue tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Lake Sunapee 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 Lake Sunapee Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Sunapee Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Sunapee Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lake Sunapee Country Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Sunapee Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6402 yards. The back tees extend to 6704.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Sunapee Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Lake Sunapee Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6704.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Lake Sunapee Country Club 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 Lake Sunapee Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6704.0 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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