66% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northern Spy Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Northern Spy Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northern Spy 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 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northern Spy Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northern Spy Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dfors@townsendridge.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
Townsend, MA, USA
Course Description
Townsend Ridge Country Club is a Hospitality company located in 40 Scales Ln, Townsend, Massachusetts, United States.
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Manning/Mary Mills
Opened
1996
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(103 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 Spy Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests pressuring iron shots and tee control for steady scoring while short par fives offer birdie windows amid bogey threats on ranked tough spots.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 706184 yards5655 metersCR 71.0Bogey 96.2Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.5 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | — | 5 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 406 | 135 | 404 | 471 | 327 | 174 | 372 | 361 | 2974 | 418 | 420 | 474 | 346 | 429 | 154 | 390 | 194 | 385 | 3210 | 6184 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704621 yards4225 metersCR 68.4Bogey 96.6Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | — | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 321 | 105 | 302 | 382 | 237 | 134 | 219 | 277 | 2251 | 320 | 295 | 358 | 204 | 335 | 120 | 333 | 140 | 265 | 2370 | 4621 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705193 yards4748 metersCR 70.4Bogey 100.0Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 51.2 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | — | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 320 | 117 | 366 | 457 | 294 | 149 | 238 | 261 | 2502 | 325 | 365 | 423 | 250 | 390 | 122 | 357 | 140 | 319 | 2691 | 5193 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705809 yards5312 metersCR 74.6Bogey 107.1Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.7 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.4 · Slope 140
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | — | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 376 | 130 | 363 | 457 | 308 | 156 | 349 | 351 | 2802 | 375 | 387 | 460 | 328 | 429 | 135 | 359 | 170 | 364 | 3007 | 5809 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northern Spy 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 profile53% match
For WHITE tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy22%
Visualization21%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Northern Spy Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northern Spy 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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40% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Precision15%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
64% match
For SILVER tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
53% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment26%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For SILVER tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy31%
Precision12%
51% match
For SILVER tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For SILVER tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring28%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started37% match
For SILVER tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
40% match
For SILVER tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
67% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For SILVER tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Alignment16%
69% match
For SILVER tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For SILVER tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring12%
Aim10%
55% match
For SILVER tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
60% match
For SILVER tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
80% match
For SILVER tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
74% match
For SILVER tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion15%
Scoring14%
61% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Alignment13%
64% match
For SILVER tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
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Get Started42% match
For RED tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For RED tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim15%
61% match
For RED tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
49% match
For RED tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
67% match
For RED tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
67% match
For RED tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For RED tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
47% match
For RED tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
53% match
For RED tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment39%
Aim25%
Scoring15%
61% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
69% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
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Get Started71% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
Aim19%
73% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
73% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
55% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy33%
Visualization12%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Spy Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Northern Spy Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Northern Spy Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Northern Spy Golf Club technically exacting. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northern Spy Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5402 yards. The back tees extend to 6184.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northern Spy Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Northern Spy Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6184.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Northern Spy Golf 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 Northern Spy Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6184.0 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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