Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northfield Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Northfield Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northfield 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
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 Northfield Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northfield Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
707 Prairie St, Northfield, MN 55057, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex Findlay/Don Herfort/Garrett Gill
Opened
1926
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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 Northfield Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.8 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 146
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 507 | 192 | 450 | 545 | 429 | 426 | 146 | 396 | 330 | 3421 | 371 | 170 | 485 | 440 | 395 | 364 | 536 | 192 | 347 | 3300 | 6721 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 185 | 421 | 510 | 395 | 383 | 135 | 368 | 312 | 3195 | 342 | 154 | 471 | 380 | 365 | 331 | 521 | 168 | 337 | 3069 | 6264 |
Combo Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 171 | 365 | 497 | 395 | 365 | 135 | 354 | 312 | 3080 | 342 | 154 | 471 | 370 | 365 | 331 | 489 | 148 | 317 | 2987 | 6067 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northfield 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 profileSink All Long Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Northfield Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northfield Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control woods height, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Prepare for Tournaments at Northfield Golf 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 Northfield Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Northfield Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Northfield Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Northfield Golf Club presents a demanding test. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northfield Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6394 yards. The back tees extend to 6721.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northfield Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Northfield Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6721.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Northfield Golf 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 Northfield Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6721.0 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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