Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Portland Golf Club.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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 Portland Golf 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 15 out of 25 putts
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Everything you need to know about Portland Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
proshop@portlandgolfcourse.com
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124 W 200 S, Portland, IN 47371, USA
Portland Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf course located in Portland, Connecticut, set in the Connecticut River Valley and owned and operated by the Kelley family since 1974. Designed by Geoffrey Cornish, it is known for its varied terrain, tree-lined fairways, and challenging but enjoyable play for golfers of all abilities. The course features a fully stocked pro shop and a restaurant, and it hosts tournaments, outings, and a growing calendar of leagues and events in central Connecticut. Convenient for Shoreline and Hartford area golfers, Portland Golf Course emphasizes year-round play subject to weather and course conditions.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1974
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Portland Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 40.7 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.3 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 120 | 284 | 313 | 337 | 386 | 346 | 119 | 307 | 2507 | 289 | 311 | 420 | 120 | 475 | 125 | 295 | 268 | 120 | 2423 | 4930 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 194 | 401 | 401 | 450 | 485 | 395 | 160 | 448 | 3283 | 363 | 381 | 508 | 163 | 600 | 210 | 380 | 366 | 194 | 3165 | 6448 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 176 | 385 | 374 | 414 | 471 | 358 | 129 | 435 | 3077 | 348 | 370 | 498 | 150 | 520 | 168 | 354 | 344 | 178 | 2930 | 6007 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Portland Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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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 profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portland Golf 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.
Full 41 days 58 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedRead breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Portland Golf Club and what to expect.
Portland Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5689 yards. The back tees extend to 6448.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.3 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.
Measuring 6448.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Portland Golf 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6448.0 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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