Hit Every Long Putt
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Hempstead Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
North Hempstead Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North Hempstead 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
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 North Hempstead Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [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 Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North Hempstead Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
291 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050, USA
Course Description
North Hempstead Country Club is a historic private country club on Long Island’s Gold Coast offering golf, tennis, dining, and family-oriented programs. Established in 1916, the club features a tree-lined golf course designed by renowned architect A. W. Tillinghast and hosts a range of social events, memberships, and recreation for members and their families. Located in Port Washington, NY, NHCC emphasizes gourmet dining, athletic facilities, and a variety of programs including junior sports and family recreation. The club also provides event hosting and wedding services, reinforcing its status as a premier multi-facility country club in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast/Robert Trent Jones Sr./Gil Hanse
Opened
1916
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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 North Hempstead Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 117 | 329 | 332 | 504 | 157 | 427 | 520 | 150 | 2897 | 419 | 377 | 352 | 163 | 475 | 287 | 417 | 185 | 465 | 3140 | 6037 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.3 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 122 | 336 | 358 | 535 | 185 | 439 | 543 | 168 | 3064 | 430 | 420 | 364 | 181 | 499 | 295 | 450 | 218 | 450 | 3307 | 6371 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 117 | 330 | 313 | 467 | 150 | 427 | 514 | 145 | 2823 | 402 | 365 | 352 | 156 | 468 | 287 | 398 | 174 | 415 | 3017 | 5840 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North Hempstead 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for North Hempstead Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Hempstead Country Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
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
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at North Hempstead Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North Hempstead Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing North Hempstead Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is North Hempstead Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find North Hempstead Country Club technically exacting. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North Hempstead Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6106 yards. The back tees extend to 6371.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North Hempstead Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.1 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 North Hempstead Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6371.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is North Hempstead Country 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 North Hempstead Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6371.0 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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