Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Olde Kinderhook
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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
Olde Kinderhook Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Olde Kinderhook, 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 Olde Kinderhook
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Olde Kinderhook.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golfpro@oldekinderhook.com
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Facilities
Location
202 Co Rd 32, Valatie, NY 12184, USA
Course Description
Olde Kinderhook Golf Club is a golf course located in Kinderhook, New York, offering scenic views and a challenging 18-hole Championship Rees Jones design. The club provides a welcoming membership and amenities such as practice facilities, social experiences, and a patio area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rees Jones
Opened
1999
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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 Olde Kinderhook, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 51.4 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 52.4 · Slope 150
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 458 | 602 | 200 | 365 | 540 | 170 | 440 | 462 | 3637 | 427 | 237 | 405 | 560 | 493 | 380 | 180 | 517 | 456 | 3655 | 7292 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.3 · Slope 145
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 374 | 539 | 177 | 340 | 523 | 150 | 388 | 439 | 3299 | 404 | 208 | 377 | 533 | 431 | 343 | 155 | 489 | 433 | 3373 | 6672 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 400 | 574 | 188 | 352 | 527 | 166 | 416 | 449 | 3452 | 425 | 224 | 398 | 542 | 462 | 365 | 171 | 512 | 453 | 3552 | 7004 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Olde Kinderhook
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Olde Kinderhook
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Olde Kinderhook. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Olde Kinderhook
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 Olde Kinderhook
Get answers to common questions about playing Olde Kinderhook and what to expect.
How difficult is Olde Kinderhook for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Olde Kinderhook technically exacting. The slope of 148.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Olde Kinderhook?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6982 yards. The back tees extend to 7292.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Olde Kinderhook?
With a course rating of 76.4 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 Olde Kinderhook and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7292.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Olde Kinderhook 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 Olde Kinderhook strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 148.0 and yardage reaching 7292.0 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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