73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nonesuch River Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Nonesuch River Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Nonesuch River 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 13%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Nonesuch River Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Nonesuch River Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
danh@nonesuchgolf.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
304 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME 04074, United States
Course Description
Nonesuch River Golf Club is a public championship 18-hole golf course located in Scarborough, Maine, near Portland. The facility features a modern clubhouse, practice range, putting greens, and a golf academy with lessons for all ages, operated by a friendly, professional staff. Designed by Tom Walker, the course provides a challenging yet approachable layout with bent grass greens and fairways, USGA-specification greens, and full irrigation. The club offers tee time bookings, group reservations, leagues, events, and dining options, serving golfers and guests in southern Maine. It emphasizes accessible, high-quality golf experiences for both locals and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Thomas Walker
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(63 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 Nonesuch River Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision on packed par fours where misses spark bogey chains while par fives lure birdies but sting with doubles on flaws. Compact layout pressures steady short game to grind pars amid frequent sub-driver tee needs.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705508 yards5037 metersCR 67.4Bogey 89.5Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.5 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 140 | 473 | 152 | 327 | 144 | 293 | 379 | 369 | 2639 | 446 | 350 | 300 | 339 | 342 | 129 | 441 | 138 | 384 | 2869 | 5508 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704469 yards4086 metersCR 67.0Bogey 92.6Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 94 | 434 | 115 | 251 | 96 | 252 | 319 | 309 | 2194 | 408 | 305 | 231 | 244 | 253 | 95 | 371 | 103 | 265 | 2275 | 4469 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705054 yards4621 metersCR 69.8Bogey 97.7Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.3 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 111 | 448 | 125 | 301 | 119 | 261 | 345 | 334 | 2390 | 426 | 320 | 283 | 304 | 320 | 113 | 421 | 129 | 348 | 2664 | 5054 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Nonesuch River 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
68% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Nonesuch River Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Nonesuch River 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Scoring23%
Precision12%
59% match
For White tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
65% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
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%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Scoring17%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Alignment19%
Precision14%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy15%
Scoring12%
74% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy32%
Aim14%
68% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
29% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
29% match
For Red tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
Scoring14%
48% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion17%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
75% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
81% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
59% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control32%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Aim13%
70% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
60% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy22%
Dispersion12%
41% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started60% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Aim18%
Precision17%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring26%
Aim20%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion15%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Nonesuch River Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Nonesuch River Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Nonesuch River Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Nonesuch River Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Nonesuch River Golf Club technically exacting. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Nonesuch River Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4988 yards. The back tees extend to 5508.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Nonesuch River Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.4 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.
How long is Nonesuch River Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5508.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Nonesuch River Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Nonesuch River Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5508.0 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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