60% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on the target line, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring15%
Alignment13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pinecrest Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Pinecrest Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pinecrest Gc, 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
Distance Control 22%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 19%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pinecrest Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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 Pinecrest Gc.
Contact Information
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
25 Pinehurst Dr, Richmond, RI 02812, USA
Course Description
Pinecrest Golf Club is a southern Rhode Island golf facility featuring a championship nine-hole course set among the South County pines. The course offers three tee boxes on every hole, with the option to play 18 holes (5782 yards) if time permits, and includes rolling fairways with bent grass greens and a challenging 540-yard par 5. The club also houses a clubhouse with a full-service bar and grill, serving a menu with daily specials, and an outdoor deck with course views. Located at 25 Pinehurst Drive in Richmond, Rhode Island, it caters to golfers of all skill levels.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
2002
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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 Pinecrest Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests where precise irons avoid bogey traps, but key long par fours and par fives heighten risk on high slope layout with matching nines.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705782 yards5287 metersCR 68.6Bogey 92.8Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 385 | 348 | 540 | 120 | 382 | 337 | 145 | 314 | 2891 | 320 | 385 | 348 | 540 | 120 | 382 | 337 | 145 | 314 | 2891 | 5782 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705782 yards5287 metersCR 74.4Bogey 105.2Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 385 | 348 | 540 | 120 | 382 | 337 | 145 | 314 | 2891 | 320 | 385 | 348 | 540 | 120 | 382 | 337 | 145 | 314 | 2891 | 5782 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705266 yards4815 metersCR 71.4Bogey 101.0Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 335 | 321 | 519 | 104 | 357 | 295 | 123 | 288 | 2633 | 291 | 335 | 321 | 519 | 104 | 357 | 295 | 123 | 288 | 2633 | 5266 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pinecrest Gc
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For BLUE tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Trajectory11%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
Precision15%
20% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
11 Week Flagship Program for Pinecrest Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pinecrest Gc. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started51% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
34% match
For BLUE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
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%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
84% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Scoring18%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started64% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
40% match
For BLUE tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
35% match
For BLUE tees
Read long breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization42%
Distance Control38%
Accuracy12%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
38% match
For BLUE tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
34% match
For BLUE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring13%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy32%
Visualization12%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min6 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision30%
Aim27%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Precision12%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
Accuracy13%
41% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
34% match
For WHITE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
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Get Started62% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Aim17%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Scoring11%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring18%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Pinecrest Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Pinecrest Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Pinecrest Gc presents a demanding test. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pinecrest Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5524 yards. The back tees extend to 5782.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pinecrest Gc?
With a course rating of 74.4 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pinecrest Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5782.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Pinecrest Gc 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 Pinecrest Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5782.0 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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