29% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lyman Orchards Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Jones Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Jones, 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 21%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Jones
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Jones.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jlyman@connix.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
70 Lyman Road
Course Description
Lyman Orchards is a Connecticut-based agricultural destination offering family-friendly activities including pick-your-own fruit, a farm market with local foods, an award-winning golf course, and seasonal attractions such as sunflowers and corn mazes. The site highlights apples, berries, bakery items, and CSA programs, positioning the orchard as a year-round destination for both agriculture and recreation in Middlefield, CT. Visitors can enjoy farming experiences, a retail market, and multiple event venues on a historic family-owned estate.
pick-your-own fruit • apple orchard • farm market • award-winning golf • sunflower maze • corn maze • CSA program • bakery • creamery • pies • local produce • apple barrel market • deli menu • online store • events • weddings • family-friendly activities • CT tourism • agriculture and recreation • orchards • fresh produce • golf courses • family business • fruit picking • local goods • agribusiness
Course Information
Holes
45
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1969
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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 Jones, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles where drive accuracy sparks wedge risks, plus par fives that lure long shots amid steady bogey threats from ratings.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725812 yards5314 metersCR 73.9Bogey 103.5Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 134 | 338 | 491 | 354 | 317 | 131 | 336 | 483 | 2963 | 346 | 124 | 435 | 329 | 350 | 340 | 356 | 126 | 443 | 2849 | 5812 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724264 yards3899 metersCR 66.3Bogey 94.5Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 123 | 248 | 371 | 249 | 204 | 122 | 240 | 351 | 2207 | 211 | 113 | 315 | 239 | 233 | 245 | 236 | 115 | 350 | 2057 | 4264 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726200 yards5669 metersCR 76.1Bogey 106.2Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 154 | 361 | 518 | 372 | 334 | 153 | 355 | 514 | 3158 | 369 | 138 | 462 | 350 | 369 | 361 | 380 | 144 | 469 | 3042 | 6200 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Jones
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 profile40% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control24%
Alignment12%
72% match
For Gold tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Jones
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Jones. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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41% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Precision28%
Accuracy22%
51% match
For Gold tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started39% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
Aim20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
48% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim33%
Dispersion19%
67% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision30%
Aim15%
63% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
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Get Started29% match
For White tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
76% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
61% match
For White tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
64% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
Precision15%
72% 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
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim21%
Precision16%
55% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment27%
Scoring25%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion14%
Precision14%
66% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
65% match
For Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Red tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control19%
18% match
For Red tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
59% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
62% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy19%
Aim12%
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Get Started78% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control44%
Trajectory22%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Jones
Get answers to common questions about playing Jones and what to expect.
How difficult is Jones for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Jones technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 76.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Jones?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5232 yards. The back tees extend to 6200.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Jones?
With a course rating of 76.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Jones and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6200.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Jones 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 Jones strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6200.0 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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