28% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northgate Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Northgate Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northgate 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 21%Precision 19%Aim 19%Accuracy 12%
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.
16.4
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northgate Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northgate Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Events@northgatecountryclub.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
17110 Northgate Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77068, USA
Course Description
Northgate Country Club and Walden Golf Club are Houston area golf properties offering multiple golf courses, dining, tennis and pickleball, and family-oriented amenities. The clubs feature three courses across properties with pools, dining spaces, and event facilities, located in Houston and Montgomery, Texas. Members and guests can enjoy golf experiences, course tours, golf outings, and various social events including weddings and charitable activities. The organizations emphasize family-friendly environments and professional club services across both Northgate and Walden locations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Von Hagge/Smelek/Baril
Opened
1985
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(291 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 Northgate Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through clusters of testing par fours that demand sharp tee and iron work, paired with long par fives tempting reach but risking big numbers on misses. Front nine amps difficulty forcing careful play into easier back side decisions.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716640 yards6072 metersCR 74.1Bogey 99.7Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.0 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 546 | 390 | 425 | 151 | 397 | 436 | 415 | 180 | 581 | 3521 | 515 | 190 | 289 | 444 | 366 | 203 | 388 | 195 | 529 | 3119 | 6640 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716098 yards5576 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.2Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.8 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 510 | 367 | 390 | 126 | 378 | 404 | 372 | 155 | 544 | 3246 | 492 | 166 | 260 | 406 | 336 | 159 | 365 | 161 | 507 | 2852 | 6098 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715694 yards5207 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.8Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 494 | 337 | 344 | 120 | 347 | 370 | 350 | 143 | 520 | 3025 | 447 | 145 | 249 | 367 | 326 | 137 | 354 | 145 | 499 | 2669 | 5694 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northgate 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile74% match
For Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Aim33%
Alignment13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Northgate Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northgate Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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81% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision13%
49% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
49% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading16%
47% match
For Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision17%
Trajectory12%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
81% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Aim13%
74% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim22%
Precision13%
48% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
85% match
For Black tees
Turn into par saves, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim20%
Accuracy16%
37% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started73% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Black tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
34% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
73% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision24%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
72% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Scoring17%
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Get Started59% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
40% match
For White tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
55% match
For White tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
70% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
79% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Dispersion18%
Aim16%
61% match
For White tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
67% match
For White tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
20% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
28% match
For White tees
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
76% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Precision27%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Sink More Putts Accurately
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Northgate Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Northgate Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Northgate Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Northgate Country Club technically exacting. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northgate Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6167 yards. The back tees extend to 6640.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northgate Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.1 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 Northgate Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6640.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Northgate 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 Northgate Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6640.0 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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