Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Onteora Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
221
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
Onteora Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Onteora 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 Onteora Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Onteora Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rozsmith1185@gmail.com
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Facilities
Location
5 Minwawa Rd, Tannersville, NY 12485, USA
Course Description
Onteora Club is in an idyllic spot, where residents and members enjoy the rugged beauty of the natural surroundings. There are more than 80 cottages; a field house for dining, bar, overnight accommodations, special events and art exhibitions; a library with active programming and readings throughout the summer; as well as a multi-use theatre, where children and adults perform two plays each season, and for seasonal live art and musical performances. Onteora has a beautiful sports house with pro-shops, five red clay tennis courts, a private historic 9-hole links-style golf course, and trail center. The Club also boasts a heated pool, lake and beach, miles of hiking trails, and a trap-style gun club. Onteora enjoys a close affiliation with the All Souls Church and Mountain-top Arboretum, just outside its gates.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1887
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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 Onteora Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Blue/White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.9 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 246 | 390 | 389 | 470 | 180 | 441 | 221 | 343 | 315 | 2995 | 164 | 380 | 353 | 458 | 169 | 496 | 180 | 326 | 315 | 2841 | 5836 |
Green/Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 43.0 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 215 | 330 | 350 | 450 | 165 | 332 | 178 | 262 | 272 | 2554 | 165 | 330 | 350 | 450 | 165 | 435 | 178 | 262 | 272 | 2607 | 5161 |
Red/Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 216 | 313 | 283 | 401 | 150 | 331 | 154 | 261 | 270 | 2379 | 164 | 313 | 283 | 401 | 150 | 331 | 154 | 261 | 270 | 2327 | 4706 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Onteora 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 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.
14 Week Flagship Program for Onteora Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Onteora Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Onteora 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 Onteora Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Onteora Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Onteora Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Onteora Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Onteora Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5271 yards. The back tees extend to 5836.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Onteora Club?
With a course rating of 68.2 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Onteora Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5836.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Onteora Club and how should I play it?
Onteora 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 Onteora Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5836.0 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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