43% match
For RED tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mount Hood Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Mount Hood Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mount Hood 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Accuracy 16%Alignment 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.
19.5
Average HCP
12.3
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mount Hood Golf Course
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
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst irons undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mount Hood Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mfarrell@golfmanagementco.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
100 Slayton Rd, Melrose, MA 02176, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Opened
1936
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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 Mount Hood Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating iron tests from par threes across both nines paired with quick birdie options on short par fours, but front nine slope amps bogey risks on longer holes demanding tight short game saves.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 695633 yards5151 metersCR 67.3Bogey 89.3Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.4 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 479 | 349 | 206 | 535 | 306 | 348 | 217 | 364 | 187 | 2991 | 140 | 288 | 388 | 353 | 454 | 219 | 325 | 308 | 167 | 2642 | 5633 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 695312 yards4857 metersCR 65.7Bogey 87.3Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.2 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 462 | 339 | 171 | 516 | 282 | 342 | 197 | 344 | 178 | 2831 | 135 | 264 | 372 | 335 | 442 | 210 | 304 | 279 | 140 | 2481 | 5312 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 694424 yards4045 metersCR 66.0Bogey 93.0Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 45.2 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | — | 18 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 452 | 303 | 147 | 407 | 197 | 286 | 173 | 312 | 128 | 2405 | 126 | 218 | 318 | 206 | 379 | 120 | 256 | 265 | 131 | 2019 | 4424 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mount Hood 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For RED tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started49% match
For RED tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
79% match
For RED tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment15%
10 Week Flagship Program for Mount Hood Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mount Hood Golf Course. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For RED tees
Save with mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For RED tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For RED tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision17%
Scoring17%
0% match
For RED tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
74% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
64% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
54% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring26%
Trajectory12%
77% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim15%
Alignment15%
54% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision18%
Scoring14%
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Get Started67% match
For RED tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Dispersion17%
71% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
57% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy24%
Visualization12%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Align putter head, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim40%
Scoring20%
Stroke16%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading11%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
34% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision30%
Scoring17%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Hit varying targets, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Aim13%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Alignment14%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring33%
Visualization18%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment14%
Accuracy12%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
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Get Started74% match
For BLUE tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
85% match
For BLUE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
34% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
35% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Hood Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Mount Hood Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Mount Hood Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Mount Hood Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 119.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mount Hood Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5028 yards. The back tees extend to 5633.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mount Hood Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.3 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Mount Hood Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5633.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Mount Hood Golf Course and how should I play it?
Mount Hood Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Mount Hood Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5633.0 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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