Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for New Jersey National Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
New Jersey National Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for New Jersey National Golf 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for New Jersey National Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about New Jersey National Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
stoohey@empiregolfmgt.com
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Facilities
Location
579 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roy Case
Opened
1997
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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 Jersey National Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.5 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | 1 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 441 | 499 | 416 | 176 | 398 | 391 | 147 | 534 | 346 | 3348 | 474 | 213 | 383 | 552 | 439 | 194 | 369 | 397 | 543 | 3564 | 6912 |
Black / Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | 1 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 441 | 499 | 416 | 176 | 398 | 391 | 147 | 534 | 346 | 3348 | 437 | 203 | 352 | 527 | 413 | 165 | 357 | 347 | 521 | 3322 | 6670 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | 1 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 448 | 380 | 157 | 373 | 350 | 133 | 501 | 318 | 3056 | 437 | 203 | 352 | 527 | 413 | 165 | 357 | 347 | 521 | 3322 | 6378 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for New Jersey National Golf 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRoll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for New Jersey National Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for New Jersey National Golf 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRoll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at New Jersey National Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Team Junior Event at New Jersey National
7/29/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about New Jersey National Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing New Jersey National Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is New Jersey National Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
New Jersey National Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope rating of 142.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at New Jersey National Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6645 yards. The back tees extend to 6912.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at New Jersey National Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.5 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 New Jersey National Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6912.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is New Jersey National Golf Club and how should I play it?
New Jersey National Golf Club 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 New Jersey National Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6912.0 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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