51% match
For Gold 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 Mill River Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
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
Mill River Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mill River 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Dispersion 15%Aim 14%
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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mill River Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
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.
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mill River Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
4567 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614, USA
Course Description
Mill River Country Club is a private Stratford, Connecticut-based country club offering golf, dining, and social events for its member community. The club features a traditional golf experience with a range of programs including men’s and ladies’ golf, adult lessons, junior clinics, and pro shop services, along with banquet and event facilities for gatherings and entertainment. Located at 4567 Main St, Stratford, CT, the club emphasizes membership-driven engagements and seasonal updates through its blog and events calendar.
private country club • golf tournaments • adult teaching and lessons • junior clinics • pro shop • outings • banquets • dining experiences • member events • Stratford Connecticut • club events • social events • scholarships • community engagement • golf • country club • community • recreation • membership
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Winton
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(96 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 Mill River Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where tee shots unlock wedge or short iron approaches, but sprinkled par fives add layup choices amid elevated scoring risks on tough holes shown by ratings and slopes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716022 yards5507 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.2Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 13 | — | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 560 | 414 | 118 | 323 | 478 | 149 | 375 | 280 | 3079 | 280 | 387 | 148 | 406 | 347 | 345 | 405 | 140 | 485 | 2943 | 6022 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 706266 yards5730 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.2Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 588 | 424 | 125 | 344 | 462 | 157 | 344 | 290 | 3124 | 292 | 433 | 156 | 413 | 360 | 363 | 415 | 207 | 503 | 3142 | 6266 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715379 yards4919 metersCR 66.2Bogey 87.9Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.2 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 13 | — | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 452 | 408 | 108 | 310 | 455 | 128 | 360 | 268 | 2824 | 267 | 356 | 89 | 357 | 295 | 298 | 307 | 119 | 467 | 2555 | 5379 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mill River 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Gold tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Mill River Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mill River Country Club. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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62% match
For Gold tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision27%
Scoring16%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control17%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
40% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
51% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment24%
Aim14%
61% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
79% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
47% match
For Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Aim15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Challenge limits, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
84% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision21%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion38%
Precision27%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
38% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim27%
Precision12%
53% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment21%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision22%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started57% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
37% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
23% match
For Green tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
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Get Started77% match
For Green tees
Fly over bunker, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
79% match
For Green tees
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion20%
Aim17%
58% match
For Green tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Green tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
49% match
For Green tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Precision30%
Trajectory19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mill River Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mill River Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mill River Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Mill River Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mill River Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5822 yards. The back tees extend to 6266.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mill River Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.3 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 Mill River Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6266.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Mill River Country Club 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 Mill River Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6266.0 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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