69% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portland Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Portland Golf Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
17
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portland Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Portland Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
proshop@portlandgolfcourse.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
124 W 200 S, Portland, IN 47371, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1974
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.4(47 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 Portland Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of wedge and short iron placement from short par fours and threes with back nine toughening select spots to spike bogey pressure. Scoring thrives on nailing close putts and recoveries amid the generally friendly layout.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 704930 yards4508 metersCR 64.0Bogey 84.0Slope 108
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 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 706448 yards5896 metersCR 71.3Bogey 94.2Slope 123
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706007 yards5493 metersCR 69.1Bogey 91.1Slope 119
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portland Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
17% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
11 Week Flagship Program for Portland Golf Club
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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64% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring25%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started74% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim18%
Precision13%
68% 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%
53% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy31%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
Aim24%
78% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
Accuracy17%
79% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Trajectory12%
26% match
For Gold tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started26% match
For Gold tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
54% match
For Gold tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment32%
Aim19%
41% match
For Gold tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy28%
Visualization25%
41% match
For Gold tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
67% match
For Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For Gold tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Precision26%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
39% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
42% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Gold 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 Started62% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision20%
Alignment11%
57% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision27%
Trajectory11%
48% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
76% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim19%
Scoring18%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim15%
Precision14%
63% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
64% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Aim15%
51% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Aim12%
56% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
77% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Portland Golf Club
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 Portland Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Portland Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Portland Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portland Golf Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Portland Golf Club?
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.
How long is Portland Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6448.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Portland Golf Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Portland Golf Club strategically challenging?
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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