Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Montauk Downs State Park.
Total 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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
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.
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Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course, 50 S Fairview Ave, Montauk, NY 11954, USA
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr./Rees Jones/Bryce Swanson
Opened
1928
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Scorecard
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Montauk Downs State Park hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Montauk Downs State Park hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Montauk Downs State Park hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileTrust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Full 40 days 56 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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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Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Montauk Downs State Park and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6598.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
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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