Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mill Pond Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Mill Pond Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mill Pond Golf Course, 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 Mill Pond Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | 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.
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.
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 Mill Pond Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
300 Mill Rd, Medford, NY 11763, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Buddy Johnson
Opened
1999
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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 Mill Pond Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 388 | 438 | 138 | 308 | 152 | 382 | 400 | 373 | 2927 | 179 | 353 | 512 | 344 | 162 | 428 | 179 | 384 | 478 | 3019 | 5946 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 313 | 408 | 125 | 272 | 124 | 303 | 324 | 324 | 2490 | 165 | 288 | 408 | 303 | 105 | 373 | 144 | 318 | 457 | 2561 | 5051 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.1 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 279 | 408 | 125 | 247 | 124 | 303 | 324 | 283 | 2390 | 165 | 288 | 408 | 303 | 105 | 342 | 117 | 318 | 402 | 2448 | 4838 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 313 | 458 | 138 | 264 | 152 | 324 | 400 | 373 | 2770 | 179 | 320 | 460 | 302 | 128 | 428 | 179 | 384 | 478 | 2858 | 5628 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mill Pond Golf Course
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileSave par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Mill Pond Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mill Pond Golf Course. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Mill Pond Golf Course
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 Mill Pond Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Mill Pond Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Mill Pond Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Mill Pond Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mill Pond Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5392 yards. The back tees extend to 5946.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mill Pond Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Mill Pond Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5946.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Mill Pond Golf Course 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 Mill Pond Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5946.0 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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