61% match
For Blue tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Aim30%
Precision23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Normanside Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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
Normanside Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Normanside 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 26%Scoring 20%Accuracy 19%Aim 16%Precision 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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Normanside Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Normanside Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
proshop@normanside.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
150 Salisbury Rd, Delmar, NY 12054, USA
Course Description
Normanside Country Club is a semi-private country club offering a championship golf course along with other amenities. Grille One Six Five specializes in the restaurant/banquet business coupled with providing a recreational country club facility. Our challenging, championship semi-private golf course boasts pristine conditions coupled with aesthetic views to ensure the most enjoyable golf experience possible. Normanside Country Club is able to accomodate a variety of different sized events, our newly renovated clubhouse makes for the perfect location to hold your next special event. Our restaurant, Grille One SIx Five makes for the perfect casual dining experience, our fireside dining room provides an elegant, intimate dining setting, while we at the same time feature a more relaxed dining environment in our bar and lounge.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Harries
Opened
1927
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(347 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 Normanside Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests stressing tee-to-green accuracy where back nine slope hikes bogey risks on hard-ranked holes.Player faces repeating iron precision pressure amid par heavy layout pushing bogey tally on indexed tough spots.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706524 yards5966 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 424 | 151 | 428 | 453 | 174 | 354 | 411 | 570 | 3335 | 501 | 373 | 229 | 214 | 535 | 401 | 396 | 138 | 402 | 3189 | 6524 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706236 yards5702 metersCR 70.1Bogey 93.4Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 414 | 142 | 419 | 423 | 160 | 345 | 382 | 532 | 3171 | 485 | 360 | 210 | 198 | 519 | 389 | 381 | 134 | 389 | 3065 | 6236 |
W
White / Green Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 705596 yards5117 metersCR 66.9Bogey 89.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.0 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 350 | 135 | 379 | 322 | 153 | 335 | 366 | 414 | 2785 | 442 | 340 | 157 | 178 | 505 | 358 | 370 | 124 | 337 | 2811 | 5596 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Normanside 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
81% match
For Blue tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision20%
Scoring19%
Accuracy17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Aim12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Normanside Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Normanside Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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32% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
28% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim21%
Dispersion20%
44% match
For Black tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
60% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
59% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
38% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
55% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
45% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
82% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
76% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring13%
82% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Precision13%
67% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
62% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
67% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
41% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
58% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP5 drills
Dispersion32%
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
75% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started46% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
66% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
67% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For White / Green Combo tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Aim12%
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Normanside Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Normanside Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Normanside Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Normanside Country Club technically exacting. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Normanside Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6060 yards. The back tees extend to 6524.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Normanside Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.4 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 Normanside Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6524.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Normanside Country Club and how should I play it?
Normanside Country 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 Normanside Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6524.0 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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