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Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Malone Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
West Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
79 Golf Course Road
Course Description
Malone Golf Club is a two-course golf facility in Malone, New York, featuring the East and West Courses designed by Robert Trent Jones. The club offers golf packages, rate information, a pro shop, and membership options, along with banquet and event spaces at The Grille Room. It markets itself as a premier golf destination serving Northern New York, Southern Quebec, and Ontario, with a strong emphasis on classic course design and scenic Adirondack views. The organization is active with member programs, events, and a sports community presence including social media engagement.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1936
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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 West, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.1 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 161 | 422 | 392 | 545 | 394 | 210 | 391 | 374 | 3251 | 167 | 395 | 395 | 173 | 526 | 400 | 340 | 517 | 428 | 3341 | 6592 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.5 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 121 | 306 | 345 | 427 | 325 | 130 | 343 | 347 | 2678 | 113 | 325 | 315 | 124 | 452 | 341 | 297 | 413 | 410 | 2790 | 5468 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 93 | 300 | 337 | 422 | 320 | 123 | 330 | 335 | 2592 | 111 | 309 | 307 | 81 | 442 | 326 | 291 | 408 | 405 | 2680 | 5272 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 128 | 385 | 363 | 457 | 345 | 169 | 363 | 366 | 2930 | 136 | 347 | 360 | 137 | 481 | 375 | 334 | 515 | 422 | 3107 | 6037 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pinpoint flops, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
12 Week Flagship Program for West
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feel the yardage: control short iron distance
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedEscape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make All 6 Ft Putts
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Get StartedPace Putts To Hole
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at West
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 West
Get answers to common questions about playing West and what to expect.
How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find West technically exacting. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5932 yards. The back tees extend to 6592.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 West and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6592.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is West and how should I play it?
West 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 West strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6592.0 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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