Dial in touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pomperaug Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Pomperaug Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pomperaug Golf Course, 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 Pomperaug Golf Course
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.
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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pomperaug Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
522 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT 06488, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Manning
Opened
1971
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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 Pomperaug Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue / Blue
Blue / Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.5 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.5 · Slope 108
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 383 | 153 | 470 | 188 | 386 | 425 | 206 | 327 | 2888 | 350 | 383 | 153 | 470 | 188 | 386 | 425 | 206 | 327 | 2888 | 5776 |
Gold / White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 41.8 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.1 · Slope 110
| 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 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 340 | 227 | 420 | 154 | 335 | 365 | 150 | 290 | 2601 | 330 | 356 | 263 | 457 | 174 | 346 | 375 | 166 | 305 | 2772 | 5373 |
White / Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.1 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.5 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 356 | 263 | 457 | 174 | 346 | 375 | 166 | 305 | 2772 | 350 | 383 | 153 | 470 | 188 | 386 | 425 | 206 | 327 | 2888 | 5660 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pomperaug Golf Course
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 profileSet a target, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Pomperaug Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pomperaug Golf Course. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, 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.
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Pomperaug Golf Course
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 Pomperaug Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Pomperaug Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Pomperaug Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Pomperaug Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pomperaug Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5574 yards. The back tees extend to 5776.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pomperaug Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.0 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 Pomperaug Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5776.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Pomperaug Golf Course 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 Pomperaug Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 108.0 and yardage reaching 5776.0 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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