42% match
For Orange tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision30%
Aim18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Longshore Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Longshore Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Longshore Golf 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Accuracy 15%Alignment 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.
21.2
Average HCP
12.2
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Longshore Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Longshore Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Giving lessons at Longshore Golf Club? Get featured here.
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
260 Compo Rd S, Westport, CT 06880, USA
Course Description
Longshore Golf Course is a public, 18-hole municipal golf course located in Westport, Connecticut, offering a par-69 layout with scenic views of Long Island Sound. The facility provides golf lessons, group leagues, and hosts events, supported by amenities such as a practice range, pro shop, and golf cart rentals. It operates year-round with gate hours from early morning, and features a family-friendly atmosphere highlighted by the Inn at Longshore nearby. The course is well-regarded for its historic roots and proximity to Westport’s amenities.
18-hole golf course • par-69 layout • westport ct golf • long island sound views • golf lessons • group leagues • tournaments hosting • practice range • golf cart rentals • pro shop • resident pass • handpass information • municipal golf course • events hosting • westport golf • golf rates • instruction tips • junior golf program • course conditions • public golf course • municipal golf • 18-hole • par-69 • junior golf • tournaments • cart rentals • event hosting • westport ct • golf
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Harvey
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(45 reviews)
View on Google MapsLongshore Golf Club Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Longshore Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tee choices on short par fours that unlock wedge birdie chances, yet long par fours and par fives spike risk with wayward drives demanding recovery skill.
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: MalePar 695034 yards4603 metersCR 64.4Bogey 85.0Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.9 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 145 | 331 | 257 | 287 | 382 | 479 | 115 | 334 | 2617 | 487 | 154 | 253 | 149 | 267 | 140 | 332 | 287 | 348 | 2417 | 5034 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704475 yards4092 metersCR 67.5Bogey 95.4Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 259 | 140 | 313 | 182 | 269 | 352 | 414 | 106 | 257 | 2292 | 430 | 121 | 245 | 130 | 325 | 128 | 283 | 220 | 301 | 2183 | 4475 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735632 yards5150 metersCR 73.0Bogey 102.3Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 150 | 385 | 287 | 293 | 392 | 510 | 123 | 397 | 2865 | 499 | 186 | 278 | 194 | 336 | 159 | 381 | 339 | 395 | 2767 | 5632 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705034 yards4603 metersCR 69.4Bogey 97.6Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 145 | 331 | 257 | 287 | 382 | 479 | 115 | 334 | 2617 | 487 | 154 | 253 | 149 | 267 | 140 | 332 | 287 | 348 | 2417 | 5034 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Longshore Golf 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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Orange tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy29%
Alignment12%
48% match
For Orange tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Orange tees
Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Longshore Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Longshore Golf Club. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
60% match
For Orange tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment37%
Aim35%
Scoring28%
71% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Orange tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring17%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
55% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment33%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Orange tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control21%
Aim11%
71% match
For Orange tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment12%
77% match
For Orange tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Orange tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
70% match
For Orange tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Orange tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Aim28%
Accuracy21%
10% match
For White tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
52% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Dispersion19%
71% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim24%
Alignment10%
48% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
30% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started84% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
72% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
55% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment25%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment27%
Accuracy21%
74% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Trajectory17%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Aim15%
57% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control42%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control11%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Trajectory16%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started49% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment15%
Precision12%
44% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
44% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Longshore Golf 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 Longshore Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Longshore Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Longshore Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Longshore Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Longshore Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5054 yards. The back tees extend to 5632.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Longshore Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.0 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Longshore Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5632.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Longshore Golf 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 Longshore Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 5632.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Longshore Golf Club. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
46 Programs
2.19 km away
Birchwood Country Club
Westport, CT
46 Programs
2.65 km away
Shorehaven Golf Club
East Norwalk, CT
47 Programs
6.41 km away
Oak Hills Park Golf Course - Oak Hills Park Golf Club
Norwalk, CT
16 Programs
7.97 km away
Country Club of Fairfield - Cc Of Fairfield
Fairfield, CT
13 Programs
8.86 km away
Carl Dickman Par-3 Golf Course - Carl Dickman
Fairfield, Connecticut
46 Programs
9.14 km away
Country Club of Darien
Darien, CT
45 Programs
9.54 km away
Patterson Club
Fairfield, CT
49 Programs
11.1 km away
Wee Burn Country Club
Darien, CT
45 Programs
11.36 km away
Woodway Country Club
Darien, CT
Same Architect
Courses by John Harvey
Explore other courses designed by John Harvey. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 1 Course
Longshore Golf Club
Longshore Golf Club
Westport, CT