56% match
For Red tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mcgregor Links Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Mcgregor Links Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mcgregor Links 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
Scoring 31%Distance Control 22%Accuracy 17%Precision 15%Aim 12%
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.
15
Average HCP
8.2
Minimum HCP
27.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mcgregor Links Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mcgregor Links Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
blake@mcgregorlinks.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
359 Northern Pines Rd, Wilton, NY 12831, USA
Course Description
McGregor Links Country Club is a semi-private, historic golf club located near Saratoga Springs in Wilton, New York. The club features an 18-hole championship golf course with a range of amenities including a swimming pool, racquet club (tennis and pickleball), dining, and event hosting for group outings and special occasions. It offers limited memberships and emphasizes a family-friendly environment with programs for guests, juniors, and social members. The club promotes golf access through tee times and a range of instructional programs, with a long-standing legacy dating back to 1921.
semi-private golf club • 18-hole golf course • group outings • membership benefits • pickleball leagues • tennis courts • swimming pool • racquet club • pro shop • golf instruction • junior golf • outings for charities • tournament hosting • history tour • country club • golf • swimming • racquet sports • dining • recreation • Adirondacks
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Devereux Emmet
Opened
1921
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(113 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 Mcgregor Links Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from long par fours and beefy par fives that test tee power and approach control, with front side ramping risk higher than back to force smart risk choices and bogey avoidance.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726643 yards6074 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.7Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | — | 4 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 459 | 435 | 228 | 312 | 183 | 548 | 446 | 483 | 326 | 3420 | 390 | 240 | 476 | 141 | 386 | 585 | 385 | 435 | 185 | 3223 | 6643 |
W
White/Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725940 yards5432 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.7Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.8 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | — | 4 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 360 | 166 | 300 | 160 | 532 | 345 | 440 | 314 | 3062 | 379 | 176 | 435 | 126 | 380 | 492 | 374 | 351 | 165 | 2878 | 5940 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725064 yards4631 metersCR 68.9Bogey 97.5Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | — | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 313 | 166 | 290 | 120 | 435 | 320 | 345 | 244 | 2663 | 308 | 176 | 377 | 82 | 292 | 462 | 320 | 300 | 84 | 2401 | 5064 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mcgregor Links 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Dispersion21%
55% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control31%
Visualization26%
65% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
14 Week Flagship Program for Mcgregor Links Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mcgregor Links Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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33% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started49% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
84% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy18%
63% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
58% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
84% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
49% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy33%
Visualization16%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
57% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment21%
Aim17%
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Get Started58% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Scoring33%
Green Reading11%
56% match
For Gold tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
71% match
For Gold tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
41% match
For Gold tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
40% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Scoring19%
56% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy33%
Visualization19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control14%
56% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started78% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
28% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For White/Green tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Precision20%
56% match
For White/Green tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
73% match
For White/Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Scoring12%
79% match
For White/Green tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started55% match
For White/Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
73% match
For White/Green tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For White/Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
79% match
For White/Green tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
40% match
For White/Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For White/Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mcgregor Links Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mcgregor Links Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mcgregor Links Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Mcgregor Links Country Club technically exacting. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mcgregor Links Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5854 yards. The back tees extend to 6643.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mcgregor Links Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Mcgregor Links Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6643.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Mcgregor Links Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Mcgregor Links Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6643.0 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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