Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Piping Rock Club.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Piping Rock 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Piping Rock Club.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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150 Piping Rock Rd, Locust Valley, NY 11560, USA
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles MacDonald
Opened
1912
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Piping Rock Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Championship
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.9 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 425 | 187 | 445 | 310 | 552 | 450 | 445 | 227 | 3449 | 555 | 181 | 403 | 300 | 450 | 437 | 398 | 155 | 538 | 3417 | 6866 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.3 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 414 | 182 | 440 | 306 | 552 | 440 | 426 | 223 | 3382 | 538 | 170 | 392 | 300 | 437 | 411 | 388 | 149 | 545 | 3330 | 6712 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 414 | 174 | 397 | 306 | 552 | 412 | 384 | 223 | 3261 | 490 | 170 | 363 | 293 | 437 | 372 | 388 | 149 | 518 | 3180 | 6441 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 360 | 164 | 380 | 292 | 426 | 369 | 359 | 186 | 2913 | 474 | 154 | 354 | 285 | 377 | 338 | 321 | 121 | 502 | 2926 | 5839 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Piping Rock Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Piping Rock Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Piping Rock Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Piping Rock Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Piping Rock Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 38 days 54 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedConsistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Piping Rock Club and what to expect.
Piping Rock Club presents a demanding test. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6352 yards. The back tees extend to 6866.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 73.8 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.
At a full length of 6866.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6866.0 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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