26% match
For Black tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pinehaven Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Pinehaven Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pinehaven 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 22%Precision 21%Distance Control 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%
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.
19
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pinehaven Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pinehaven Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
propcc@nycap.rr.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
1151 Siver Rd, Guilderland, NY 12084, USA
Course Description
Pinehaven Country Club is a private golf club located in Guilderland, New York, carved through the pine barrens of the Pine Bush. The club offers a renowned golf course with multiple tees and a historically strong host for professional and amateur events, including hosting the Epson Tour as a long-running LPGA qualifying stop. It features member-focused information, social events, dining options, and golf outings, underscoring a community-centered experience with a strong emphasis on course conditioning and member engagement. Pinehaven also emphasizes its history and championship pedigree through hosting NYSGA and Amateur events and maintaining a premier regional golf destination in the Capital Region of New York.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dominic Ferraidi
Opened
1960
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(65 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 Pinehaven Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests of iron accuracy on par fours where small errors breed bogeys, while par fives mix birdie rewards with double risks on tougher stretches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716496 yards5940 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.5Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | — | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 364 | 177 | 386 | 384 | 519 | 388 | 435 | 152 | 3201 | 391 | 232 | 340 | 378 | 145 | 466 | 421 | 500 | 422 | 3295 | 6496 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716186 yards5656 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.8Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | — | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 355 | 168 | 379 | 375 | 510 | 368 | 400 | 143 | 3083 | 372 | 215 | 331 | 350 | 136 | 450 | 402 | 447 | 400 | 3103 | 6186 |
B
Blue-White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715990 yards5477 metersCR 69.3Bogey 92.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | — | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 355 | 168 | 355 | 375 | 510 | 368 | 389 | 143 | 3008 | 360 | 215 | 331 | 350 | 136 | 450 | 333 | 447 | 360 | 2982 | 5990 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715759 yards5266 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.9Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | — | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 345 | 154 | 355 | 348 | 464 | 345 | 389 | 133 | 2878 | 360 | 194 | 325 | 320 | 126 | 435 | 333 | 428 | 360 | 2881 | 5759 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pinehaven 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Black tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring29%
Aim21%
67% match
For Black tees
Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim25%
Distance Control11%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Challenge limits, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion23%
Precision19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Pinehaven Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pinehaven Country 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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22% match
For Black tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
40% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
58% match
For Black tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
38% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, 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 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Scoring13%
73% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
55% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
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Get Started76% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Precision15%
58% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
59% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
54% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim24%
Alignment16%
38% match
For Blue tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim14%
Dispersion12%
68% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy24%
Precision13%
22% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
54% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min31 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Scoring18%
Aim13%
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Get Started38% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
38% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy21%
Precision11%
73% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
40% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
39% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
57% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim17%
Mechanics13%
54% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
75% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision19%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Alignment17%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Visualization10%
65% match
For Blue-White tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
59% match
For Blue-White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Blue-White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
66% match
For Blue-White tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control18%
Alignment12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pinehaven Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pinehaven Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pinehaven Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Pinehaven Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pinehaven Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6128 yards. The back tees extend to 6496.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pinehaven Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Pinehaven Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6496.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Pinehaven Country Club 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 Pinehaven Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6496.0 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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