Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Middle Island Country Club

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Middle Island, New York, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Spruce/Dogwood Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spruce/Dogwood, 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 28%Distance Control 23%Precision 21%Aim 13%Accuracy 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.

13.4

Average HCP

7.6

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Spruce/Dogwood

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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

Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Spruce/Dogwood.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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golf@middleislandcc.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

275 Middle Island-Yaphank Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Baier Lustgarten

Opened

1963

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spruce/Dogwood

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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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Precision26%

Aim23%

Distance Control19%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control31%

Visualization21%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Spruce/Dogwood

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spruce/Dogwood. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

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Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Land it close: consistent rollout on approaches

Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Accuracy24%

Distance Control17%

Scoring15%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills

Accuracy23%

Distance Control20%

Scoring16%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Flop from bunkers, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Precision29%

Scoring28%

Dispersion18%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring23%

Dispersion19%

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Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills

Distance Control32%

Accuracy17%

Alignment15%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP5 drills

Precision37%

Mechanics18%

Scoring14%

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Precision Wedges

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision27%

Trajectory16%

Mechanics15%

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Precision Long Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Spruce/Dogwood

Get answers to common questions about playing Spruce/Dogwood and what to expect.

How difficult is Spruce/Dogwood for mid-handicap golfers?

Spruce/Dogwood is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spruce/Dogwood?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Spruce/Dogwood?

With a course rating of 70 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 Spruce/Dogwood and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Spruce/Dogwood 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 Spruce/Dogwood strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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