63% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northern Pines Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Northern Pines Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northern Pines 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 22%Aim 19%Accuracy 18%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.
20.3
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northern Pines 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: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northern Pines Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
6722 NY-31, Cicero, NY 13039, USA
Course Description
Northern Pines Golf Club is a public golf facility in Cicero, New York, offering a two-course layout with a full-service driving range and short-game practice facilities. The club features a pro shop stocked with apparel and equipment from top manufacturers, along with lessons, club fitting, and corporate ordering options. The property includes The Pavilion for hosting weddings, banquets, and events, and provides tee time bookings for visitors. Located in central New York, it serves local golfers with a traditional parkland-style original course and a newer automated irrigation layout.
public golf course • driving range • short game practice • pro shop • lessons • club fitting • golf tournaments • banquet venue • weddings • corporate events • tee time booking • two-course layout • event venue • public recreation golf • golf • recreation • outdoor activities • leisure • sports facility
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Swatt
Opened
1972
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⭐4.2(142 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 Northern Pines Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four tests where tee accuracy unlocks mid-range approaches, but front nine heightens risk on longer holes while back nine eases slightly, and high-difficulty spots spike scoring trouble on both long reaches and tricky shorts.This course plays like a steady par four grind with long par three punches and two par five opportunities, pressing decisions on power versus placement amid front-loaded challenges.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716384 yards5838 metersCR 71.5Bogey 94.0Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 540 | 375 | 215 | 368 | 433 | 182 | 313 | 440 | 3241 | 305 | 360 | 438 | 170 | 330 | 287 | 486 | 385 | 382 | 3143 | 6384 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715355 yards4897 metersCR 66.2Bogey 87.5Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.5 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 400 | 318 | 139 | 295 | 340 | 134 | 274 | 345 | 2595 | 290 | 345 | 349 | 141 | 315 | 242 | 413 | 375 | 290 | 2760 | 5355 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715990 yards5477 metersCR 69.7Bogey 91.3Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.2 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 535 | 355 | 175 | 340 | 390 | 158 | 295 | 395 | 3008 | 290 | 350 | 399 | 160 | 320 | 280 | 436 | 385 | 362 | 2982 | 5990 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714976 yards4550 metersCR 69.1Bogey 95.6Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.1 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 400 | 280 | 135 | 292 | 340 | 130 | 257 | 305 | 2417 | 130 | 345 | 344 | 145 | 315 | 240 | 365 | 375 | 300 | 2559 | 4976 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northern Pines 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Red tees
Open up and fly, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring24%
Aim18%
30% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Northern Pines Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northern Pines 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
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Scoring20%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Aim18%
Precision13%
68% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
56% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
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Get Started55% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
30% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization37%
Distance Control37%
Dispersion19%
43% match
For Gold tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy28%
Visualization25%
77% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring23%
Precision16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
46% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Aim13%
45% match
For Gold tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Aim18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Gold 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 Gold tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Precision19%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
69% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Aim14%
49% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy35%
Green Reading10%
64% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
33% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
44% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
35% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Aim31%
Precision12%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Precision20%
77% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim28%
Accuracy14%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
63% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim18%
28% match
For Blue tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Pines Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Northern Pines Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Northern Pines Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Northern Pines Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northern Pines Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5680 yards. The back tees extend to 6384.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northern Pines Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.5 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Northern Pines Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6384.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Northern Pines Golf Club and how should I play it?
Northern Pines 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 Northern Pines Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6384.0 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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