42% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for New England Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
New England Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for New England 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 22%Precision 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for New England Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about New England Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
markcopithorne@newenglandcountryclub.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
180 Paine St, Bellingham, MA 02019, USA
Course Description
New England Country Club is a sports facility situated in Bellingham, Massachusetts. It offers various recreational activities and amenities for individuals and families looking to engage in sports and leisure activities.
sports • recreation • country club • leisure activities • golf
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hale Irwin/Gary Kern
Opened
1990
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Business Claimed
⭐4.2(214 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 New England Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with frequent par four battles where tee errors cascade into bogeys, front nine intensifies pressure via steeper challenge while back nine eases slightly but keeps key risks alive.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 716095 yards5573 metersCR 70.7Bogey 95.7Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 326 | 153 | 505 | 145 | 395 | 329 | 376 | 504 | 3110 | 378 | 517 | 173 | 318 | 378 | 311 | 140 | 362 | 408 | 2985 | 6095 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 715803 yards5306 metersCR 69.1Bogey 93.1Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 132
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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 314 | 145 | 490 | 122 | 386 | 320 | 352 | 497 | 2983 | 355 | 501 | 145 | 318 | 327 | 297 | 140 | 340 | 397 | 2820 | 5803 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715803 yards5306 metersCR 73.8Bogey 105.1Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.0 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 314 | 145 | 490 | 122 | 386 | 320 | 352 | 497 | 2983 | 355 | 501 | 145 | 318 | 327 | 297 | 140 | 340 | 397 | 2820 | 5803 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for New England 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Dispersion21%
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
13 Week Flagship Program for New England Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for New England Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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61% match
For WHITE tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision31%
Scoring13%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Precision14%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
84% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started58% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision21%
Trajectory14%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Dispersion17%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim23%
Alignment19%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Get close to pin, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Scoring22%
Dispersion10%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
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Get Started56% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
Aim22%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control14%
81% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment26%
Aim15%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
78% match
For BLACK tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
18% match
For BLACK tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started63% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
53% match
For BLACK tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about New England Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing New England Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is New England Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find New England Country Club technically exacting. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at New England Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5949 yards. The back tees extend to 6095.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at New England Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 New England Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6095.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is New England 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 New England Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6095.0 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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