48% match
For Red tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Montauk Downs State Park
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Montauk, NY, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Montauk Downs State Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Montauk Downs State Park, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Montauk Downs State Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Montauk Downs State Park.
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
Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course, 50 S Fairview Ave, Montauk, NY 11954, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr./Rees Jones/Bryce Swanson
Opened
1928
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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 Montauk Downs State Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron reliability across waves of par fours while par fives force careful advance choices to dodge trouble.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726598 yards6033 metersCR 73.4Bogey 99.5Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.7 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | — | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 143 | 418 | 411 | 505 | 354 | 520 | 171 | 432 | 3337 | 477 | 306 | 192 | 472 | 194 | 434 | 356 | 387 | 443 | 3261 | 6598 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725541 yards5067 metersCR 74.1Bogey 105.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.2 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | — | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 94 | 341 | 381 | 393 | 301 | 407 | 126 | 368 | 2762 | 442 | 271 | 127 | 406 | 158 | 357 | 313 | 346 | 359 | 2779 | 5541 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726138 yards5613 metersCR 77.6Bogey 112.1Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.9 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 56.2 · Slope 148
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | — | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 111 | 368 | 391 | 472 | 334 | 485 | 145 | 409 | 3085 | 467 | 285 | 161 | 455 | 174 | 395 | 336 | 350 | 430 | 3053 | 6138 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Montauk Downs State Park
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
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
73% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring18%
Aim13%
54% match
For Red tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision23%
Scoring17%
10 Week Flagship Program for Montauk Downs State Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Montauk Downs State Park. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment26%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy26%
Alignment22%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control27%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
55% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
27% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
69% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
49% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim34%
Alignment22%
69% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
59% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Dispersion19%
Precision14%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Scoring11%
67% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision23%
Aim10%
66% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
80% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Aim16%
Precision16%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control26%
Alignment12%
36% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision41%
Dispersion32%
Scoring18%
44% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Trajectory24%
Mechanics18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
41% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
75% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision27%
Dispersion15%
41% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Aim32%
Alignment28%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Montauk Downs State Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Montauk Downs State Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Montauk Downs State Park for mid-handicap golfers?
Montauk Downs State Park is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Montauk Downs State Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6070 yards. The back tees extend to 6598.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Montauk Downs State Park?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Montauk Downs State Park and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6598.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Montauk Downs State Park 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 Montauk Downs State Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6598.0 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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