51% match
For Blue/White tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nissequogue Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Nissequogue Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Nissequogue 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 16%Dispersion 15%
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.
17.4
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Nissequogue Golf 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Nissequogue Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
barry@nissequoguegolf.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
21 Golf Club Rd, St James, NY 11780, USA
Course Description
Nissequogue Golf Club is a private recreational club located on the north shore of Long Island in Saint James, New York, offering an 18-hole, par-72 golf course with driving range and a comprehensive tennis program on Har-Tru courts. The club hosts private events, catering, and social functions in multiple dining and event spaces, including Harbor Room and both casual and formal dining areas. With historic significance as a National Register of Historic Places site and a longstanding estate, the club emphasizes personalized planning, gourmet menus, and memorable experiences for members and their guests. The facility combines scenic views of St. James Bay with dedicated staff and culinary leadership to support golf, tennis, and private gatherings.
private golf club • 18-hole golf course • golf and tennis • har-tru tennis courts • private events • catering • wedding venues • fundraisers • historic site • national register of historic places • st. james bay • saint james new york • historic mansion • executive chef • private dining • gourmet menus • clubhouse dining • social events • membership programs • golf • hospitality • leisure • recreation • golf course • membership
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stephen Kay/Edgar Senne
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
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⭐4.8(86 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 Nissequogue Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated long par five challenges that force careful tee decisions to dodge big numbers, with back nine toughness heightening approach and scoring risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726602 yards6037 metersCR 72.6Bogey 96.9Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 547 | 174 | 406 | 316 | 219 | 517 | 428 | 388 | 3384 | 310 | 373 | 196 | 529 | 394 | 326 | 477 | 207 | 406 | 3218 | 6602 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726375 yards5829 metersCR 71.4Bogey 94.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 517 | 144 | 406 | 278 | 219 | 517 | 397 | 388 | 3245 | 301 | 364 | 196 | 512 | 394 | 326 | 477 | 154 | 406 | 3130 | 6375 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726134 yards5609 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 517 | 144 | 387 | 278 | 177 | 485 | 397 | 351 | 3115 | 301 | 364 | 156 | 512 | 360 | 315 | 457 | 154 | 400 | 3019 | 6134 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Nissequogue 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue/White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
75% match
For Blue/White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Nissequogue Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Nissequogue Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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80% match
For Blue/White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
68% match
For Blue/White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
37% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy29%
Alignment28%
80% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
44% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring29%
Alignment28%
54% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Alignment15%
82% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
52% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy16%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
47% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring14%
Precision13%
67% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
60% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
48% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
53% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Visualization17%
78% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Precision24%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim19%
Accuracy16%
75% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
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Get Started31% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading14%
64% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
62% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy25%
Aim11%
32% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision27%
Trajectory20%
68% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision22%
Aim15%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Aim19%
Precision15%
21% match
For Blue tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
41% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
77% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Nissequogue Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Nissequogue Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Nissequogue Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Nissequogue Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Nissequogue Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6368 yards. The back tees extend to 6602.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Nissequogue Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Nissequogue Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6602.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Nissequogue Golf Club and how should I play it?
Nissequogue 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 Nissequogue Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6602.0 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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