Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northampton Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Northampton Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northampton 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 Northampton Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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 | 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 Northampton Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@hampgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
135 Main St, Leeds, MA 01053, USA
Course Description
Northampton Country Club is a semi-private golf destination in Western Massachusetts featuring a nine-hole course, an indoor golf simulator, and a full-service venue for weddings, events, and social gatherings. The club offers golf instruction, a pro shop, and dining at the 19th Hole Bar & Grill, with additional amenities including a pool and event spaces that accommodate up to 150 guests. Located in Leeds, near Northampton, it combines golf with social and dining experiences in a scenic, community-focused setting.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex Findlay
Opened
1898
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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 Northampton Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED/LIGHT BLUE
BLACK/BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 528 | 359 | 381 | 348 | 340 | 260 | 239 | 171 | 451 | 3077 | 503 | 340 | 374 | 339 | 327 | 256 | 225 | 162 | 422 | 2948 | 6025 |
RED/LIGHT BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.0 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.0 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 479 | 302 | 337 | 329 | 236 | 242 | 221 | 145 | 318 | 2609 | 470 | 242 | 268 | 324 | 233 | 230 | 146 | 140 | 314 | 2367 | 4976 |
BLUE/WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.6 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 340 | 374 | 339 | 327 | 256 | 225 | 162 | 422 | 2948 | 482 | 320 | 354 | 333 | 317 | 240 | 223 | 150 | 410 | 2829 | 5777 |
RED/LIGHT BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 479 | 302 | 337 | 329 | 236 | 242 | 221 | 145 | 318 | 2609 | 470 | 242 | 268 | 324 | 233 | 230 | 146 | 140 | 314 | 2367 | 4976 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northampton 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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% match to course practice profileLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Northampton Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northampton 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedFly out and stop close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Northampton 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 Northampton Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Northampton Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Northampton Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Northampton Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northampton Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5500 yards. The back tees extend to 6025.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northampton Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.6 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Northampton Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6025.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Northampton Country Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Northampton Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6025.0 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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