Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Newton Commonwealth Gc.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Newton Commonwealth Gc, 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 50 putts in a row.
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.
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Everything you need to know about Newton Commonwealth Gc.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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212 Kenrick St, Newton, MA 02458, USA
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Newton, Massachusetts, just outside Boston. Established in the late 19th century and redesigned by Donald Ross, the course offers traditional golf experiences with a historic backdrop and a robust set of amenities including a grill, pro shop, outings, and online tee-time booking. The course features modern additions such as simulators and hosts various leagues, outings, and events to engage residents and visitors in the Boston metropolitan area.
public golf course • 18-hole golf course • donald ross redesign • golf outings • tee time booking • gastronomy at golf clubs • pro shop • golf simulators • golf leagues • outings packages • grill room • grill and patio • golf events • historic golf course
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1920
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Scorecard
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 533 | 193 | 129 | 455 | 276 | 177 | 488 | 210 | 2738 | 276 | 307 | 159 | 268 | 247 | 451 | 152 | 378 | 378 | 2616 | 5354 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 232 | 362 | 136 | 93 | 375 | 231 | 115 | 448 | 155 | 2147 | 208 | 251 | 129 | 237 | 215 | 354 | 111 | 348 | 329 | 2182 | 4329 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 252 | 476 | 179 | 110 | 435 | 255 | 162 | 473 | 180 | 2522 | 259 | 295 | 148 | 263 | 231 | 422 | 130 | 367 | 355 | 2470 | 4992 |
Drill Library
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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 profilePerfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Newton Commonwealth Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Newton Commonwealth Gc and what to expect.
Newton Commonwealth Gc presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4842 yards. The back tees extend to 5354.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 67.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 5354.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5354.0 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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